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Vigorous fountaining during episode 14

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This photo shows the fountaining at Kīlauea summit at about 7:45 a.m. on March 20, during episode 14 of the ongoing eruption. At this time the south fountain was reaching the height of the crater rim, which is about 160 meters (520 feet) above the vent. USGS photo by M. Patrick. 

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