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TEB rootless shield, spattering in Pu’u ‘Ō’ō

Detailed Description

A small rootless shield is forming on the upper flow field over the breakout point of the Quarry flow, the flow that has been feeding the ocean entry for the past several weeks. The shield is approximately 10-15 m (yards) high. This photo was taken looking SSW, with the upslope direction to the right.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.