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Sloshing Lava Lake Viewed within Halema‘uma‘u Vent

Detailed Description

This near-vertical view reveals a vigorously bubbling lava surface below the rim of the vent within Halema‘uma‘u crater. Continuous spattering was casting globs of lava across the lake surface and onto the conduit walls.