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Volcano Minute — It’s National Preparedness Month, what can you do to prepare?
Volcano Minute — It’s National Preparedness Month, what can you do to prepare?
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Volcano Minute — It’s National Preparedness Month, what can you do to prepare?

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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July 2, 2026 — Tephra sampling in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
July 2, 2026 — Tephra sampling in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Scientists sample layers of Kīlauea’s past
Volcano Minute — Scientists sample layers of Kīlauea’s past
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July 2, 2026 — Tephra sampling in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
July 2, 2026 — Tephra sampling in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Scientists sample layers of Kīlauea’s past

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Volcano Minute — HVO field engineers, the backbone of the observatory
Volcano Minute — HVO field engineers, the backbone of the observatory
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Volcano Minute — HVO field engineers, the backbone of the observatory

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Volcano Minute — Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions
Volcano Minute — Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions
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Volcano Minute — Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Volcano Minute — What can chemistry tell us about lava fountain heights?
Volcano Minute — What can chemistry tell us about lava fountain heights?
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Volcano Minute — What can chemistry tell us about lava fountain heights?

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

 

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

 

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Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno at a community meeting
Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno at a community meeting
Volcano Minute — Aloha to Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator
Volcano Minute — Aloha to Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator
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Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno at a community meeting
Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno at a community meeting
Volcano Minute — Aloha to Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Volcano Minute — Mauna Loa on the move
Volcano Minute — Mauna Loa on the move
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Volcano Minute — Mauna Loa on the move

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?
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July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
July 16, 2026 — Overview of western Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — Will lava flow out of the caldera?

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Volcano Minute — Hawaii’s deep earthquakes explained
Volcano Minute — Hawaii’s deep earthquakes explained
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Volcano Minute — Hawaii’s deep earthquakes explained

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O
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Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Filling of Halemaʻumaʻu in Kaluapele (Kīlauea's summit caldera) as a result of 50 episodes of lava fountaining since December 23, 2024
Volcano Minute — Fifty lava fountains: Hawaii Five-O

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Volcano Minute — A hui hou to Bruce Houghton
Volcano Minute — A hui hou to Bruce Houghton
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Volcano Minute — A hui hou to Bruce Houghton

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions
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June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 lava fountain
Volcano Minute — Episodes and Eruptions

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Map of the 1926 Mauna Loa lava flows (red), with all Mauna Loa lava flows since 1843 shown in peach.
Map of the 1926 Mauna Loa lava flows (red), with all Mauna Loa lava flows since 1843 shown in peach.
Volcano Minute — The 1926 eruption of Mauna Loa occurred 100 years ago this year
Volcano Minute — The 1926 eruption of Mauna Loa occurred 100 years ago this year
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Map of the 1926 Mauna Loa lava flows (red), with all Mauna Loa lava flows since 1843 shown in peach.
Map of the 1926 Mauna Loa lava flows (red), with all Mauna Loa lava flows since 1843 shown in peach.
Volcano Minute — The 1926 eruption of Mauna Loa occurred 100 years ago this year

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.


 

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.


 

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Renewed vegetation growth at Kīlauea summit
Renewed vegetation growth at Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — What happened to the leaves around Kīlauea summit?
Volcano Minute — What happened to the leaves around Kīlauea summit?
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Renewed vegetation growth at Kīlauea summit
Renewed vegetation growth at Kīlauea summit
Volcano Minute — What happened to the leaves around Kīlauea summit?

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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Waveforms from the magnitude-6 earthquake beneath the Island of Hawaiʻi on May 22, 2026
Waveforms from the magnitude-6 earthquake beneath the Island of Hawaiʻi on May 22, 2026
Volcano Minute — Magnitude-6.0 earthquake on May 22, 2026
Volcano Minute — Magnitude-6.0 earthquake on May 22, 2026
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Waveforms from the magnitude-6 earthquake beneath the Island of Hawaiʻi on May 22, 2026
Waveforms from the magnitude-6 earthquake beneath the Island of Hawaiʻi on May 22, 2026
Volcano Minute — Magnitude-6.0 earthquake on May 22, 2026

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.


 

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.


 

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Puʻuʻōʻō (1985) and Halema'uma'u (2026) lava fountains
Puʻuʻōʻō (1985) and Halema'uma'u (2026) lava fountains
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches a historic milestone
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches a historic milestone
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Puʻuʻōʻō (1985) and Halema'uma'u (2026) lava fountains
Puʻuʻōʻō (1985) and Halema'uma'u (2026) lava fountains
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches a historic milestone

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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May 5, 2026 — Episode 46 north vent lava fountain and channel
May 5, 2026 — Episode 46 north vent lava fountain and channel
Volcano Minute — Forecasting fountaining episodes at Kīlauea's summit
Volcano Minute — Forecasting fountaining episodes at Kīlauea's summit
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March 23, 2026—Coring for volcanic ash in El Salvador
March 23, 2026—Coring for volcanic ash in El Salvador
Volcano Minute — Recent USGS work on El Salvador volcanoes
Volcano Minute — Recent USGS work on El Salvador volcanoes
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March 23, 2026—Coring for volcanic ash in El Salvador
March 23, 2026—Coring for volcanic ash in El Salvador
Volcano Minute — Recent USGS work on El Salvador volcanoes

Volcano Minute is a weekly audio activity or science update produced by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.

 

Volcano Minute is a weekly audio activity or science update produced by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.

 

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Photograph collage showing Kīlauea summit eruptions and their features
Photograph collage showing Kīlauea summit eruptions and their features
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu
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Photograph collage showing Kīlauea summit eruptions and their features
Photograph collage showing Kīlauea summit eruptions and their features
Volcano Minute — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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December 19, 2025 — V3cam at the summit of Kīlauea
December 19, 2025 — V3cam at the summit of Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Earthquakes and ground movement south of Halemaʻumaʻu
Volcano Minute — Earthquakes and ground movement south of Halemaʻumaʻu
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April 15, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 44 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
April 15, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 44 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Fountains and festivities for Merrie Monarch week
Volcano Minute — Fountains and festivities for Merrie Monarch week
Color map showing the area of a volcano affected by fallout during a lava fountaining episode
April 15, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 44 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
April 15, 2026—Summary map of tephra fall after episode 44 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea
Volcano Minute — Fountains and festivities for Merrie Monarch week

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. 

The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. 

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