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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - September 30, 2001

September 30, 2001

Spectacular lava drapery and falls at new Kamoamoa entry.

Spectacular lava drapery and falls at new Kamoamoa entry

Lava drapery and falls at new Kamoamoa entry.
Close view of the top image shows cones of lava drapery that connect the top of the cliff to the bench below. The cones grow primarily upward as lava spills over the cliff and lands on the growing mound below. Eventually the cone below and lava above meet to form a solid column of lava drapery. The process is similar to what takes place on a dripping candle.

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