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Active Breakout of Pu`u `Õ`ō Episode 61G Lava Flow

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Detailed Description

Video of an active breakout of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō episode 61G lava flow. This breakout is below the pali on the eastern margin of the flow. Pāhoehoe lava is flowing out from the base of an inflated tumulus, and has a characteristic blue tint to its surface crust (compared to the color of solidified lava around it).

Details

Length:
00:00:40

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.