Aerial View of Rootless Lava Field
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Detailed Description
This aerial view of the main rootless lava shield (at Pu`u `Ō `ō) shows the low, domed shape of this type of flow field feature. Sometimes, the flank of a rootless shield will fail, suddenly releasing the lava stored within and feeding fast moving 'a'ā flows.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.