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Views of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō lava lake and the lava stream in the tube

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The small lava lake in the pit on the northeastern side of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater floor remains active as well. Lava rises at the right side of the lake (west) and sinks where the heavy fume is rising at the left side (east).