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Kīlauea summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater - October 2, 2021

Detailed Description

Lava fountains from the western fissure vent in the Halema‘uma‘u crater wall, at Kīlauea's summit during the ongoing eruption. Sustained fountain heights from this fissure ranged from about 10–15 meters (33–49 ft) with occasional higher bursts of spatter. 

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Public Domain.