LAKE OF LAVA.—A seismologist and volcanic scientist shield themselves from the acrid, sulphurous fumes on the starling 200-degree crust of the 100-acre lava lake left by Hawaii’s latest volcanic eruption. The crater of Kilauea Iki suddenly re. newed its activity on November 26 as Hawaii opened its statehood 'celebrations. It will take many decades for the lav* lake to cool.
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Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 29070, 5 December 1959, Page 18
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60LAKE OF LAVA.—A seismologist and volcanic scientist shield themselves from the acrid, sulphurous fumes on the starling 200-degree crust of the 100-acre lava lake left by Hawaii’s latest volcanic eruption. The crater of Kilauea Iki suddenly re. newed its activity on November 26 as Hawaii opened its statehood 'celebrations. It will take many decades for the lav* lake to cool. Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 29070, 5 December 1959, Page 18
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