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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 19, 2005

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory August 19, 2005

East Lae`apuki lava delta and littoral explosions

This is a photo of East Lae`apuki lava delta.
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East Lae`apuki lava delta, looking northeast. Lava enters water at apex of delta and is responsible for laze plumes.
This is a photo of a boat near apex of East Lae`apuki lava delta.
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Boat near apex of lava delta, best seen in large image.

 

This is a photo of a littoral explosion from one of entry points at apex of East Lae`apuki lava delta.
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Littoral explosion from one of entry points at apex of lava delta. Debris, mostly blebs of lava but including some solid material, is thrown 10-20 m high.
This is a photo of a littoral explosion from one of entry points at apex of East Lae`apuki lava delta.
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Another littoral explosion from same area.

 

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