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Video of spattering in Halema‘uma‘u lava lake

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Preview image for video: shows vigorous spattering along the south margin of the Halema‘uma‘u lava lake. Lava, upwelling in the northern portion of the lake (out of view), slowly migrates to this southern margin where it sinks back into the conduit.