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October 24, 2021 — Kīlauea

Detailed Description

Eruptive activity continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. The west vent remains active with low fountaining in a slightly perched pond set within the cone. Lava pours through a short spillway into the lava lake. USGS image by M. Patrick.

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Public Domain.