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March 1965 Kīlauea eruption near Makaopuhi Crater

Detailed Description

A fissure on the northwestern crater wall of Makaopuhi Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea sent lava cascading into the deepest portion of the crater, forming a lava lake. USGS photo taken by E. Endo on March 6, 1965, from a viewing area along the old Chain of Craters Road.     

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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