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Lake lake activity in Halema‘uma‘u

By Kīlauea
Color photograph of active volcanic vent
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During a helicopter overflight of Halema‘uma‘u crater on November 9, HVO geologists observed spattering within the west vent cone and lava entering the lake via a spillway that is now tubed-over. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission rates remain elevated with the largest volcanic gas plume coming from the west vent. USGS photo by B. Carr.

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