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Recent activity highlights Kīlauea's restless nature

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Kīlauea Volcano's summit lava lake dropped from nearly overflowing on April 26, 2015 (left), to about 62 m (203 ft) below the newly created (by multiple overflows) vent rim on May 15, 2015 (right). USGS photos.

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