Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1959 eruption of Kilauea Volcano, first phase of activity in Kilauea Iki Crater.
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1959
Summary
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1959 eruption of Kilauea Volcano, first phase of activity in Kilauea Iki Crater. Fountain and lava lake during the last day of the first phase, viewed from Kilauea Iki Crater overlook. Relatively small fountain with ejecta falling directly upon the lake surface. 12:30 p.m., November 21, 1959. Figure 13 (top), U.S. Geological Survey Professional paper 537-E. See also photo rdh00047.
Summary
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1959 eruption of Kilauea Volcano, first phase of activity in Kilauea Iki Crater. Fountain and lava lake during the last day of the first phase, viewed from Kilauea Iki Crater overlook. Relatively small fountain with ejecta falling directly upon the lake surface. 12:30 p.m., November 21, 1959. Figure 13 (top), U.S. Geological Survey Professional paper 537-E. See also photo rdh00047.
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