Analyzing samples from Kīlauea summit eruption — September 11, 2023
![Color photograph of pellet and pen](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/8.%20new%20pellet.jpg?itok=cdAN1QfB)
Detailed Description
A photo showing what completed pellet look like, with a sharpie pen for scale. The rough and uneven lava sample has been transformed into a pellet that is dense, fine-grained, and has a flat surface that can be analyzed. USGS photo by S. Lundblad.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.