Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Geologists collecting fresh lava straight from Kīlauea’s caldera! 🔥 During Episode 30 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption, they flew in by helicopter to grab molten samples for chemical analysis — unlocking clues to Hawaii’s fiery heart 🌋

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