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Clear views into deep cavity at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō

Detailed Description

A clear view into Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater. The upper part of the crater has a flared geometry, which narrows to a deep circular shaft. The deepest part of the crater is about 350 m (1150 ft) below the crater rim.