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January 21, 2022 — Kīlauea summit eruption observations

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Close-up view of spattering lava at the margin of the active lava lake in the western side of Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. Blue-tinged sulfurous fumes can be seen emanating from the active lava lake. USGS photo taken on the south rim by J.M. Chang.

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