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Lava tube-generated outburst at Kamokuna.
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Lava-Seawater Interaction: massive hydromagmatic explosions occur as molten lava pours into the ocean.
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Close-up of the molten lava fire hose.
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When the lava tube outbursts, it generates huge hydrovolcanic explosions.
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Close-up of the lava tube flow. Pahoehoe lava being very fluid, it forms such fascinating lava curls and volutes.
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At times, three molten lava hoses did form, pouring all together into the ocean.
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Massive hydromagmatic explosions cover up the entire height of the cliff, hiding the molten lava fire hose completely.
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At dawn, pahoehoe lava shows up in full glow and magic as it slowly flows over previously formed hardened lava field.
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Hot!
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Live birth of ropy lava.
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Night show: newly opened lava stream and formation of ropy lava.
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Like a knot of fire. Like a knot of life.
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Spiralling ropy lava.
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On the edge of the cliff, the molten lava hose gushing into the ocean generates a tremendous sense of awe.