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Increased surface activity in Halema‘uma‘u

By Kīlauea
A wider view of the western fissure, and western end of the lava lake.
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Detailed Description

A wider view of the western fissure, and the western end of the lava lake at Kīlauea Volcano's summit. For scale, the top of the fountain is about 40 m (131 ft) above the lake surface. USGS photo by M. Patrick. 

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Public Domain.