Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1959 eruption of Kilauea Volcano, fifteenth phase of activity in Kilauea Iki Crater.
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1959
Summary
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1959 eruption of Kilauea Volcano, fifteenth phase of activity in Kilauea Iki Crater. Development of a 1900-foot-high fountain, viewed from the crater rim opposite the vent. A fountain roars out of the vent and is splashing the entire vent area with liquid spatter. #1:55, p.m., December 17, 1959. Figure 34 (bottom photo), U.S. Geological Survey Professional paper 537-E. Photos rdh00074, rdh00075, and rdh00076 form a sequence.
Summary
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1959 eruption of Kilauea Volcano, fifteenth phase of activity in Kilauea Iki Crater. Development of a 1900-foot-high fountain, viewed from the crater rim opposite the vent. A fountain roars out of the vent and is splashing the entire vent area with liquid spatter. #1:55, p.m., December 17, 1959. Figure 34 (bottom photo), U.S. Geological Survey Professional paper 537-E. Photos rdh00074, rdh00075, and rdh00076 form a sequence.
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