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Lava Fountains from the Northeastern Vent of the Kamoamoa Eruption

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Lava fountains from the northeastern vent of the Kamoamoa eruption. Though it is an impressive sight, the Pu'u 'O 'o cone in the background, and several hundred meters higher, puts the current activity into perspective.

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Public Domain.