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Volcano Watch — Separating signals: What matters to seismologists?

Volcano Watch — Separating signals: What matters to seismologists?

Whether they originate above or below the Earth’s surface, a wide array of signals appear on the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s earthquake...

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The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory reviews 2023—the year that was!

The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory reviews 2023—the year that was!

Happy 2024! The start of the year means that it is time once again for our annual look back at geological activity and research that occurred in...

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Volcano Watch — New Year’s Eve 1974: Kīlauea volcano’s most recent Southwest Rift Zone eruption

Volcano Watch — New Year’s Eve 1974: Kīlauea volcano’s most recent Southwest Rift Zone eruption

Kīlauea is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, with a majority of its eruptions occurring at its summit or one of its two rift zones, the East...

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Over a century of Yellowstone River streamflow measurements at Corwin Springs, MT

Over a century of Yellowstone River streamflow measurements at Corwin Springs, MT

Measuring streamflow is critical for assessing the health and status of river systems. One of the longest continuous records of streamflow is just...

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Volcano Watch — A Pūpū Platter of Earthquakes

Volcano Watch — A Pūpū Platter of Earthquakes

A pūpū platter is an assortment of appetizers commonly served at social gatherings in Hawaii. During one week in December 2023, Island of Hawaiʻi...

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The challenges of conducting scientific research in Bison Country

The challenges of conducting scientific research in Bison Country

Yellowstone National Park is a tapestry of natural wonders, where geysers erupt in spectacular displays, serene lakes mirror the vast skies, and...

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Volcano Watch — Sniffing out stealthy gas escape between Kīlauea’s eruptions

Volcano Watch — Sniffing out stealthy gas escape between Kīlauea’s eruptions

Kīlauea has erupted three times in 2023—January–March, June, and September—and has also experienced significant intrusive activity to the southwest of...

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How Yellowstone thermal features get their names

How Yellowstone thermal features get their names

Naming thermal features in Yellowstone is now a careful and deliberate process with significant opportunities for public input, although it once was...

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Volcano Watch — Opportunities to learn about the volcanoes in your backyard in January 2024

Volcano Watch — Opportunities to learn about the volcanoes in your backyard in January 2024

Volcanoes are a part of life for Hawaii residents. We live on the flanks, feeling earthquakes beneath our feet, smelling vog, and experiencing the...

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Announcing Island of Hawai‘i Volcano Awareness Month Programs in January 2024!

Announcing Island of Hawai‘i Volcano Awareness Month Programs in January 2024!

January is Volcano Awareness Month on the Island of Hawai‘i! HVO, in cooperation with Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, the University of Hawai‘i at...

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The Big Buttes of the Eastern Snake River Plain

The Big Buttes of the Eastern Snake River Plain

Big Southern Butte is one of the largest rhyolite domes in the world. Along with its neighboring siblings, it stands in sharp contrast to the sea of...

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Volcano Watch — Explosive eruptions from Kīlauea: beneficial or dangerous depending on location

Volcano Watch — Explosive eruptions from Kīlauea: beneficial or dangerous depending on location

Twenty-five years ago, the frequently explosive activity of Kīlauea was unappreciated. Since then, continuing research has emphasized Kīlauea’s past...

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