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Kīlauea summit whirlwind in Halema‘uma‘u - June 7, 2023

Detailed Description

This image shows a wind vortex or whirlwind above the eruption site in Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kīlauea. These features have been observed during eruptions and form due to the extreme heat. 

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Public Domain.