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KWcam at Kīlauea's summit captures lava fountain within Halemaʻumaʻu crater

Detailed Description

This video, captured by the KWcam, shows a large burst of lava from the newly opened vent in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano at approximately 4:49 pm HST on January 5, 2023. This burst reached up to 50 meters (164 feet) high and sent a wave of lava across the crater floor.

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Public Domain.