An Geologist collects a molten lava sample for chemical analysis, s...
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An HVO geologist collects a molten lava sample for chemical analysis, scooping up a bit with the rock hammer to then drop in the water bucket to quench it. Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō is visible in the distance.
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Geological Monitoring of Hawaiian Eruptions
Geological monitoring involves frequent field visits to active vents and lava flows to observe and document newly created volcanic features and to sample lava or tephra for chemical and mineral analyses.
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Geological Monitoring of Hawaiian Eruptions
Geological monitoring involves frequent field visits to active vents and lava flows to observe and document newly created volcanic features and to sample lava or tephra for chemical and mineral analyses.