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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - April 15, 2005

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory April 15, 2005

Thinking about sampling

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This is a photo of a breakout in east branch of PKK flow.
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Looking for place to sample lava, breakout is spotted at 350-foot elevation in east branch of PKK flow.
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This is a photo of a breakout in east branch of PKK flow.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Having second thoughts on the ground. This is too big to sample easily.

 

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This is a photo of breakouts in east branch of PKK flow.
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Smaller breakouts next to larger one are more suitable. Note that lava is coming out from tubes. Left-hand tube is less than brim full.
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This is a photo of a breakout in east branch of PKK flow.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Another breakout nearby.

 

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