Kīlauea Volcano — Fissure 8
![Fissure 8 erupting with lava flowing out of it](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/multimediaFile-2341.jpg?itok=A0ABCF7y)
Detailed Description
Fountains from the fissure 8 spatter cone continue to supply lava to an open channel. The spatter cone is now about 55 m (180 ft) tall at its highest point. As observed during this morning's helicopter overflight, the fountains rarely rise above the rim of the spatter cone.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.