Thermal image of the water lake at the summit of Kīlauea
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Detailed Description
This thermal image of the water lake at the summit of Kīlauea was taken from the western caldera rim on July 31, 2020. Warmer colors (yellow-orange) show higher temperatures, while cooler colors (blue) show lower temperatures. The image indicates that the maximum temperatures on the lake surface at this time are about 82 C (180 F). The cooler zones on the lake surface are patches of rising steam.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.