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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 7, 2019

By Kīlauea August 7, 2019

Another view of Halema‘uma‘u and the water ponds

 

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Today's view of Halema‘uma‘u and the water at the bottom of the crater is from a slightly different angle than previous photos. The main pond appears larger from this site because its entire perimeter can be seen. USGS photo by D. Swanson, 08-07-2019.
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The main (larger) pond of water, first identified on July 25, is still isolated, but this telephoto view shows that only 3-6 m (about 10-20 ft) separate it from the other two, now coalesced, ponds. Measurements today indicate a possible increase in pond level of several tens of centimeters (up to about 12 inches) since yesterday morning. USGS photo by D. Swanson, 08-07-2019.
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