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June 15, 2022 — Small collapse into lava lake at Kīlauea summit

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The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea, remains active. On Wednesday, June 15, a small collapse of a portion of the lake rim created a dusty plume and lake agitation, including waves that traveled across the lake surface. USGS image.

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