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Lava emerges from under crus

Detailed Description

Lava emerges from under crust at top of image and flows along crease between two inflated areas. Crust formed on gentle slope, but lava breaks out from under it as slope increases. Incandescent toe is about 50 centimeters s across.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.