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lava burst from under crust of inflating flow

Detailed Description

With a crack and thick gushing sound, lava burst from under crust of inflating flow 30 meters east of left image. This photo taken about 25 seconds after gush started. Such a sudden breakout is on the large size; most are far smaller and less rapid. Length of flowing lava, about 6 meters.

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Public Domain.