Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts with Dramatic Lava Fountains
This is some of the most dramatic activity since the floor of one of the volcano’s craters collapsed in 2018
This is some of the most dramatic activity since the floor of one of the volcano’s craters collapsed in 2018
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