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Close-Up of Breakout Point
Close-Up of Breakout Point
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Title: Close-Up of Breakout Point

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A close-up of the breakout point on the newly formed shield. The flow is moving from right to left from the breakout point until it branches in several directions near the center of the photograph.

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Date Taken: Dec 02 2010

Photographer: Tim Orr , U.S. Geological Survey


Usage: This image is public domain/of free use unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the USGS Copyright section for how to credit the photo.

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Type: JPEG image - 617.82 KB
Dimensions: 1200 x 801

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