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Kīlauea Volcano — Halema`uma`u Cracking and Slumping

Detailed Description

Cracking and slumping of the Halema‘uma‘u crater walls are clearly evident in this aerial view captured during HVO's overflight of Kīlauea's summit this morning. Steam plumes have been rising from within the crater, as well as from cracks adjacent to the crater.

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Public Domain.