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Pu`u 'Ō`ō Lava Pond

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Detailed Description

This Quicktime movie shows a lava pond, about 15 m (50 ft) in diameter, on the east rim of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. Several small spatter sources are active on the pond margin, and release gas from within the pond. Lava pond activity like this is common in Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.

Details

Length:
00:00:40

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.