A lava pond in a small pit in the western portion of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō
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A lava pond has been present in a small pit in the western portion of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Crater for nearly two years. Unusually clear views today revealed several areas of spattering, and some crustal foundering.