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Using a GPS receiver, a scientist surveys an established network
of benchmarks across the east rift zone of Kilauea Volcano near Pu`u `O`o
(background) during eruptive episode 54 on January 30. On the night of
January 29, lava inside Pu`u `O`o drained away, which caused the
crater floor to collapse by 150 m! The western rim of Pu`u `O`o (visible
in background) also collapsed to form a gap about 150-200 m wide and
75-100 m deep.
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