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Kīlauea videos of eruptive activity, field work, and more.
Lava falls into sea from western two entries at Highcastle. Entry started within past several hours. Listen to the "plop, plop" sounds as lava drips hit water.
Lava falls into sea from western two entries at Highcastle. Entry started within past several hours. Listen to the "plop, plop" sounds as lava drips hit water.
Telephoto of lava dropping into the sea.
Telephoto of lava dropping into the sea.
Close view of wave crashing over lava in the surf zone.
Close view of wave crashing over lava in the surf zone.
Close view of lava spilling over the lip of Wilipe`a sea cliff.
Close view of lava spilling over the lip of Wilipe`a sea cliff.
Lava spills over Wilipe`a sea cliff and across boulders into the sea.
Lava spills over Wilipe`a sea cliff and across boulders into the sea.
Lava cascades down sea cliff on July 19, 2002, 3.5 hours after Mother's Day flow reached to the sea.
Lava cascades down sea cliff on July 19, 2002, 3.5 hours after Mother's Day flow reached to the sea.
A`a lava flow on 23 February
A`a lava flow on 23 February