Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-07613

A lava flow field on the SW flank of Izalco is seen here from its summit. Levees define distinct flows of the lava field, which extends up to about 7 km from the summit. Most of the flows seen here were emplaced prior to 1954. Gas rises from fumaroles near the summit. Photo by Lee Siebert, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).

A lava flow field on the SW flank of Izalco is seen here from its summit. Levees define distinct flows of the lava field, which extends up to about 7 km from the summit. Most of the flows seen here were emplaced prior to 1954. Gas rises from fumaroles near the summit.

Photo by Lee Siebert, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).

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Keywords: lava flow | levee

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