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January 20, 2023 — Kīlauea summit lava lake levee

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A close up of the lava lake levee, in Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea. The levee is formed by numerous small crustal plates rafted atop one another and fused together. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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Public Domain.