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November 29, 2022 — Mauna Loa Northeast Rift Zone Eruption

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Aerial photograph of the dominant fissure 3 erupting on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa, taken at approximately 8 a.m. HST November 29, 2022. Fissure 3 fountains were up to 25 m (82 ft) this morning and the vent was feeding the main lava flow to the northeast.  USGS photo by M. Patrick.  

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