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The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Monitors Kilauea's Summit Eruption

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The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (foreground) is located on the caldera rim of Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i—the most active volcano in the world.  The observatory's location provides an excellent view of summit eruptive activity, which began in 2008.

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