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Lava falls forming drapery of solid crust that stands as pillars in older skylight. Note that tube continues behind the pillars, which are unsupported on all sides. Height of pillars about 3 m.
Looking west-southwest across crater of Pu`u `O`o. East Pond Vent is nearest fuming area. Fresh dark lava flows issued from East Pond Vent and January vent (just west of East Pond Vent) over past month. Next images were taken from rim of crater looking southwest at East Pond Vent.