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Kīlauea Volcano's summit eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater

By Kīlauea
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The eruption at Kīlauea Volcano's summit continues within Halema‘uma‘u crater. This photo, taken at approximately 2:43 p.m. HST on December 22, shows the two fissures active on the crater wall that continue to feed a growing lava lake. USGS photo by L. DeSmither.

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