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Updated USGS Publication, "Eruptions of Hawaiian Volcanoes—Past, Present, and Future"

Updated USGS Publication, "Eruptions of Hawaiian Volcanoes—Past, Present, and Future"

In this third edition of "Eruptions of Hawaiian Volcanoes—Past, Present, and Future," we include information about Kīlauea’s 2018 eruption in the...

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Volcano Watch — Tilting towards lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity

Volcano Watch — Tilting towards lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity

Over the past century, technological advancements have vastly improved volcano monitoring. One key innovation was the introduction of modern borehole...

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West Thumb Geyser Basin: Diverse and Exceptional Hot Springs, Mud Pots, Geysers, and Hydrothermal Explosions

West Thumb Geyser Basin: Diverse and Exceptional Hot Springs, Mud Pots, Geysers, and Hydrothermal Explosions

Although not as famous as Old Faithful Geyser or Grand Prismatic Spring, the features of West Thumb Geyser Basin are some of the most varied and...

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The receding waters of Nuphar Lake, near Norris Geyser Basin

The receding waters of Nuphar Lake, near Norris Geyser Basin

At the beginning of 2024, the water level at Nuphar Lake, near Norris Geyser Basin was on the rise. By the end of that summer, however, the water has...

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Cosmic clocks help to keep time in Yellowstone

Cosmic clocks help to keep time in Yellowstone

Geologists can use cosmic rays from outer space to piece together the timing of past geologic events, like volcanic eruptions and glaciations. But how...

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Forthcoming satellite data will provide a better picture of Yellowstone

Forthcoming satellite data will provide a better picture of Yellowstone

A new satellite is set to launch in a few months and could provide new views of how the ground moves at Yellowstone. But the data will need to be...

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Volcano Watch — First light (and flight) for HVO’s new airborne lidar system

Volcano Watch — First light (and flight) for HVO’s new airborne lidar system

Topographic mapping has been a key component of volcano monitoring for decades, helping scientists to study morphologic changes and predict the paths...

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The history and importance of airborne thermal infrared imaging in Yellowstone National Park

The history and importance of airborne thermal infrared imaging in Yellowstone National Park

Airborne thermal infrared imaging is an important way to track hydrothermal activity in Yellowstone.  The first such images were acquired in 1961.

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Volcano Watch — Understanding magma storage and migration in Kīlauea’s active East Rift Zone

Volcano Watch — Understanding magma storage and migration in Kīlauea’s active East Rift Zone

Kīlauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world with eruptions common both at its summit caldera and within its two rift zones. Frequent...

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Safety first when building roads and bridges in Yellowstone National Park

Safety first when building roads and bridges in Yellowstone National Park

Building roads through Yellowstone is a considerable undertaking given all the thermal ground found throughout the park. Bridges, like the new span...

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The mountain that roared

The mountain that roared

Between Norris Geyser Basin and Mammoth Hot Springs is an interesting thermal area known as Roaring Mountain.  These days, it is quieter than it used...

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Volcano Watch — Recent intrusions follow pattern of previous events

Volcano Watch — Recent intrusions follow pattern of previous events

Since July 2024 activity, at Kīlauea has been punctuated by two periods of intense unrest, centered on the upper East Rift Zone (ERZ). The periods...

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