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shows weak gas pistoning in the lava pond on the east rim of Pu‘u ‘...

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Preview image for video: shows weak gas pistoning in the lava pond on the east rim of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. Gas pistoning is the cyclic buildup and release of gas within the pond, and is common in Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.