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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 15, 2019

By Kīlauea August 15, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond on August 15

 

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HVO's "Volcano Watch" article today addresses two frequently asked questions about the water pond at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u: where is the water coming from, and what is its importance? The article is posted on HVO's website at https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/hvo_volcano_watch.html?vwid.... USGS photo by M. Patrick, 08-15-2019.
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Comparing photos from yesterday and today shows a slight rise in the water level. Unlike yesterday's observations, HVO geologists noted shimmer on the pond today, indicating agitation of the water surface. Steam rising from the pond shifted in the breeze. USGS photo by M. Patrick, 08-15-2019.

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