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Kīlauea's May 1922 eruption—the rise and fall of summit lava lakes

Detailed Description

Lava cascading down the wall of Makaopuhi Crater was hand-colored in this black-and-white photo taken in May 1922. Historic photo courtesy of Roger and Barbara Myers.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.