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Kīlauea Volcano — Braided Lava Channel

Detailed Description

Braided section of the lava channel located "downstream" between about 3.5 to 6 km (2.2 to 3.7 mi) from fissure 8 (upper right). The width of the two channels in the middle center is about 325 m (1,065 ft). View is toward the southwest.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.