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An HVO geologist removes the sampling tube following the gas collection. Inserti

By Volcano Hazards Program
image related to volcanoes. See description
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An HVO geologist removes the sampling tube following the gas collection. Inserting the tube down into the degassing source limits contamination of the volcanic gas sample by atmospheric gases. USGS image by P. Nadeau.

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