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Kīlauea's Summer Break Pau for Now?

Detailed Description

Since the vent collapse in late June, Kīlauea's summit plume had been wispy, translucent and low in SO2 content, resulting in improved air quality in Kona and Ka`u. However, the summit vent has picked up in activity again this week.

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