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Lava Sample

Posted on August 6, 2015.

An HVO scientist collects a molten lava sample using a rock hammer. Molten lava on the flow field for the last several months has had a temperature usually around 1,140 ºC, or just under 2,100 ºF, when collected and can blister exposed skin when this close. Photo taken Tuesday, August 4, 2015 courtesy of USGS/HVO

An HVO scientist collects a molten lava sample using a rock hammer. Molten lava on the flow field for the last several months has had a temperature usually around 1,140 ºC, or just under 2,100 ºF, when collected and can blister exposed skin when this close. Photo taken Tuesday, August 4, 2015 courtesy of USGS/HVO


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