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Kīlauea Volcano — Fissure 8 Lava Channel

Detailed Description

Fissure 8 cone, lava fountain, and channelized lava flow on the morning overflight - June 19 at about 6:10am HST. The lava channel is very full with many small overflows visible on the channel margins. Overflows are sluggish and move slowly downslope as they build up the levees.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.