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Kīlauea lower East Rift Zone lava

Detailed Description

Helicopter overflight photo taken this morning - view toward the west directly above Kapoho Crater. The fissure 8 lava channel now bends sharply to the south on the western edge of the crater after being blocked and diverted yesterday.

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Public Domain.