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Red lava on the surface in the western end of the Halema‘uma‘u lava lake

Detailed Description

Red hot lava overturns the crust of the western end of the Halema‘uma‘u lava lake at the summit of Kīlauea volcano. These overturns are often seen along the edge of the lake by the 1-meter-high (3 ft) rim surrounding the active surface area. USGS image by J. Schmith.

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Public Domain.