December 23, 2024 - Analyzing Kīlauea's recent eruption samples

Detailed Description
After sample preparation, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo faculty and an undergraduate research student load the most recent Kīlauea eruption sample into the ED-XRF (energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence) for chemical analysis. Within 6 hours of sample collection, the chemical analysis of the lava was completed. USGS photo by K. Lynn.
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Public Domain.