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HVO scientists monitoring the fissures and lava lake

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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitoring the fissures and lava lake from the rim of Halema‘uma‘u crater.
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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitoring the fissures and lava lake from the rim of Halema‘uma‘u crater. Field crews make observations including changes in the ongoing activity, measurements of the lava lake level, and visual and thermal camera (pictured) documentation. USGS photo taken by H. Dietterich on December 24.

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