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December 24, 2017
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In Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a stream of lava pours into the ocean. Your Shot photographer Joseph Anthony captured the moment from a boat at sunrise. He says, "Seeing new earth being created in front of my eyes was an incredibly moving experience." This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
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