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This little sediment pond is right in the middle of the lava flow (at about 0445 hrs on the tow track). When part of the lava flow is lower than the rest, sediment slides from the surface of the lava flow and piles up in the depression. However, we can see from the fissure, which is about 50 centimeters wide, that the sediment is not very thick.  « Previous | Next »

This little sediment pond is right in the middle of the lava flow (at about 0445 hrs on the tow track). When part of the lava flow is lower than the rest, sediment slides from the surface of the lava flow and piles up in the depression. However, we can see from the fissure, which is about 50 centimeters wide, that the sediment is not very thick.

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