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Kīlauea Volcano — Fissure 8 Aerial

Detailed Description

Fissure 8 lava fountains reached as high as about 50 m (164 ft) during the past day. The fountain height varies, often sending a shower of lava fragments over the rim of the cone, building it slightly higher and broader. Lava from fissure 8 flows through a well-established channel to the ocean south of Kapoho.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.