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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017

Thermal image shows crack across lava delta

 

Thermal images collected during the overflight on Wednesday, June 21, show a hot crack spanning much of the width of the lava delta at the Kamokuna ocean entry. These cracks are common on lava deltas, and suggest sagging and instability at the front of the delta.

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