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New Gas Vent in Halema‘uma‘u Doubles Sulfur Dioxide Rates

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Views of the east wall of Halema‘uma‘u crater on March 10 and 13, 2008, showing the emergence of a new gas vent. The Halema‘uma‘u crater overlook is circled. Note the large gas plume in the right frame taken on March 13, 2008.