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Vigorous fountaining during episode 14

Detailed Description

Just after 7:45 a.m. on March 20, the north fountain at the summit of Kīlauea abruptly shut off during episode 14, and the south fountain rose in height. The height was well above the crater rim, roughly 200 meters (650 feet) above the vent. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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Public Domain.

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