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Kīlauea Volcano — Vacationland Ocean Entry

Detailed Description

View of the active ocean entry in the vicinity of Vacationland. The interaction of hot lava with the ocean creates "laze", a corrosive seawater plume laden with hydrochloric acid and fine volcanic particles that can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs, but that dissipates quickly with distance.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.