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Lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea

Detailed Description

Image of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava enters the lake at the west end (bottom of image) and flow steadily towards the east end, where the crust is consumed along the lake margins. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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Public Domain.

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