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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes 150 international scientists to the Island of Hawai'i

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes 150 international scientists to the Island of Hawai'i

The AGU Chapman Conference on Caldera-Forming Eruptions at Basaltic Volcanoes will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scientists to contrast...

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Yellowstone National Park: Where geology is on display nearly everywhere!

Yellowstone National Park: Where geology is on display nearly everywhere!

Yellowstone National Park is a popular destination for geology field trips. It’s easy to see why—the dynamic landscape contains a variety of...

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The science of the “X-ray vision” that reveals the magma beneath Yellowstone

The science of the “X-ray vision” that reveals the magma beneath Yellowstone

A number of studies have given us fascinating images showing Yellowstone’s magma reservoirs. But how are those images created?

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The lasting contributions of Yellowstone National Park naturalist George Marler

The lasting contributions of Yellowstone National Park naturalist George Marler

Ranger naturalist George D. Marler meticulously documented changes in hydrothermal activity in the geyser basins of Yellowstone National Park for more...

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New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reservoirs

New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reservoirs

Understanding the Risks of Future Volcanic Activity in Partnership with Oregon State University 

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An Electromagnetic View of How Magma is Stored beneath Yellowstone

An Electromagnetic View of How Magma is Stored beneath Yellowstone

How can lightning and solar storms be used to map magma beneath Yellowstone?  Through magnetotelluric imaging, which provides information about the...

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Volcano Watch — The pressure is on, within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what's next

Volcano Watch — The pressure is on, within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what's next

The recent eruption of Kīlauea within Halemaʻumaʻu brought back an eruptive style not seen for many years.  The eruption included 3 episodes of lava...

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Looking back on geological activity in Yellowstone during 2024

Looking back on geological activity in Yellowstone during 2024

The year 2024 will rightly be remembered for the well-documented explosion at Biscuit Basin. But that wasn’t the only geological activity of note that...

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Photo and Video Chronology — January 2, 2025 — Vigorous lava fountaining continues at Kīlauea summit

Photo and Video Chronology — January 2, 2025 — Vigorous lava fountaining continues at Kīlauea summit

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues as of January 2. Over the past day, vents in the southwest portion of...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 31, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — December 31, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues as we close the year of 2024. Eruptive activity has been confined to the...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 28 & 29, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — December 28 & 29, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues with reinvigorated lava fountaining over the past few days. Eruptive...

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The explosive story of Excelsior Geyser

The explosive story of Excelsior Geyser

Long before the 2024 explosion of Black Diamond Pool brought renewed attention to hydrothermal hazards in Yellowstone National Park, there was...

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