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Daily updates about ongoing eruptions, recent images and videos of summit and East Rift Zone volcanic activity, maps, and data about recent earthquakes in Hawaii are posted on the HVO website. 

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and colleagues.

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Volcano Watch — There's something in the way a volcano moves

Volcano Watch — There's something in the way a volcano moves

Over the past four weeks, we have discussed how scientists monitor volcanoes using geophysics, geology, gas geochemistry, and seismology. As we reach...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 27, 2011

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 27, 2011

 

A wide shot of the current flow field from the coastal plain up to the TEB vent and a close-up view of the small ocean entry from the eastern...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 22, 2011

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 22, 2011

Movies from January 17 and 21 showing collapse and explosive eruption
 

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Volcano Watch — Earthquakes provide warnings of volcanic activity

Volcano Watch — Earthquakes provide warnings of volcanic activity

This week, we continue our series of Volcano Watch articles on volcano monitoring with a discussion of seismic techniques.

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 20, 2011

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 20, 2011

Aerial view down into the vent in Halema‘uma‘u and photos of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, the spatter cone, and the fuming opening.

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USGS HVO Press Release — Kīlauea's Volcanic Gases and Their Environmental Impacts

USGS HVO Press Release — Kīlauea's Volcanic Gases and Their Environmental Impacts

HAWAI‘I ISLAND, Hawai‘i — The public is invited to learn more about volcanic gases and vog (volcanic air pollution) in a free presentation on Jan. 27...

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USGS HVO Press Release — Walk the Devastation Trail on Kīlauea Volcano

USGS HVO Press Release — Walk the Devastation Trail on Kīlauea Volcano

HAWAI‘I ISLAND, Hawai‘i — Hawai‘i Island residents and visitors are invited to join a scientist guided walk through a stark volcanic landscape of...

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Volcano Watch — Now you're monitoring with gas!

Volcano Watch — Now you're monitoring with gas!

As part of Volcano Awareness Month (January 2011), the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is devoting this month's Volcano Watch column to a discussion of...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 13, 2011

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 13, 2011

Photos of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater and the erupting spatter cone; the Ki ocean entry; the active lava lake at Halema‘uma‘u; and videos showing spattering...

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USGS HVO Press Release — A Volcanologist's Toolkit: How Scientists Track Hawaiian Volcanoes

USGS HVO Press Release — A Volcanologist's Toolkit: How Scientists Track Hawaiian Volcanoes

HAWAI‘I ISLAND, Hawai‘i — Have you ever wondered how scientists track the movement of magma (molten rock) within Kīlauea, Mauna Loa, and other active...

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USGS HVO Press Release — Mauna Loa: How Well Do You Know the Volcano in Your Backyard?

USGS HVO Press Release — Mauna Loa: How Well Do You Know the Volcano in Your Backyard?

HAWAI‘I ISLAND, Hawai‘i — Mauna Loa's past eruptions and current status is the topic of a free presentation at Pu‘uhōnua o Hōnaunau National...

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Volcano Watch — Geology provides the foundation for volcano monitoring

Volcano Watch — Geology provides the foundation for volcano monitoring

In recognition of Volcano Awareness Month (January 2011), this column is exploring the different techniques used by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)...

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