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Perched pond on top of 2180-foot rootless shield

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
photo of lava
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Detailed Description

Perched pond on top of 2180-foot rootless shield has enlarged since March 13 (see image below) but still spills lava onto 2150-foot shield. The lava continues flowing out the breach in the 2150 pond (background).

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Public Domain.