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January 31, 2023 — Kīlauea lava fountain

Detailed Description

The surface of the dome fountain depresses slightly in the moment before a larger burst. The dome fountain is present at the upwelling source of the lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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Public Domain.