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October 1968 eruptive fissures in the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea

Detailed Description

An aerial photo of a segment of the 1968 eruptive fissures in the middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea. A line of lava fountains is feeding a small lava channel on October 8, 1968, during the second day of this eruption. USGS photo taken by D. Swanson.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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