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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - June 11, 2004

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory June 11, 2004

Four views of western ocean entry in Banana flow; in and near Pu`u `O`o

This is a photo of the largest entry in western cluster of entries in Banana flow.
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Predawn view of largest entry in western cluster of entries in Banana flow. Height of rock, 5-6 m.
This is a photo of the largest entry in western cluster of entries in Banana flow.
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Similar view to than in left image but 27 minutes later and after sunup.

 

This is a photo of the largest entry in western cluster of entries in Banana flow.
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Same entry as above but from different angle. Note how lava cascade has developed in past 4 minutes.
This is a photo of the largest entry in western cluster of entries in Banana flow.
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Wider view from site of left image, showing more clearly the interplay between lava and water.

 

This is a photo of East Pond Vent in crater of Pu`u `O`o. Spatter cone.
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Aerial view of East Pond Vent in crater of Pu`u `O`o. Spatter cone, which had collapsed, has been rebuilt.
This is a photo of a new hornito at new vent in area where MLK flow originated in January.
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New hornito at new vent in area where MLK flow originated in January. Height of hornito, 1.5 m.

 

This is a photo of a shield formed in past week above lava tube for PKK (Kuhio) flow near south base of Pu`u `O`o.
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Aerial view of shield formed in past week above lava tube for PKK (Kuhio) flow near south base of Pu`u `O`o. Flat top in center of image is perched lava pond several tens of meters across.
This is a photo of two channels of lava flowing down flanks from perched pond on top of recently formed shield.
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Another aerial view of new shield, showing two channels of lava flowing down flanks from perched pond on top of shield.

 

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