This is a side-view of an eruptive area, with magma and rock fragments cascading down the volcano’s slope. This image is approximately nine feet across.

This side view of an eruptive area shows magma and rock fragments cascading down the volcano’s slope. The image area is about 9 feet (2.7 meters) across. Image courtesy of NSF and NOAA.

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