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Kīlauea Volcano — Lava Channel Bend

Detailed Description

The lava channel from fissure 8 jumped its banks near Kapoho Crater where the channel makes a 90 degree bend. The flow within the channel was diverted around a constricted area and joined the channel again "downstream" to the south (left).

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.