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Big Island volcano takes another break
Lava within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of Kīlauea continued to slowly move Saturday after the eruption paused for its fourth time. Crustal overturns were expected in the hours following the pause. Both vents also might continue to glow, and degassing remained at a high level.
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