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Shiny Mother's Day flow

Detailed Description

Shiny Mother's Day flow above, on, and below Paliuli, which is the pali in center of image. Steep slope in upper part of image is Pulama pali. Pu`u `O`o is in far background above Pulama pali. Note the two west arms of the flow below Paliuli. The larger, older one ends about 600 meters from Chain of Craters Road; it is currently stagnant. The smaller, younger arm is advancing and may eventually overrun the older arm. Compare with image below taken on June 14.

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Public Domain.