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USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-4.2 Earthquake south of the Island of Hawai‘i

USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-4.2 Earthquake south of the Island of Hawai‘i

The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) recorded an offshore magnitude-4.2 earthquake south of the Island of Hawai‘i on...

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Volcano Watch — Sub-Antarctic lava lake spied from space

Volcano Watch — Sub-Antarctic lava lake spied from space

Last month, the entire world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's triumphant flight to the moon and the first human footsteps on the surface...

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Water pond in Halema‘uma‘u

Water pond in Halema‘uma‘u

HVO geophysicist Jim Kauahikaua discusses the water pond in Halema‘uma‘u and what it means.

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Helium isotopes carry messages from the mantle

Helium isotopes carry messages from the mantle

Scientists who work at Yellowstone are interested in finding physical and chemical signals from the deep magmatic system, both to better understand...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 19, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 19, 2019

Kīlauea summit

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 18, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 18, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond on August 18

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 17, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 17, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond on August 17

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 15, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 15, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond on August 15

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Volcano Watch — What does water in Halema‘uma‘u mean?

Volcano Watch — What does water in Halema‘uma‘u mean?

The slowly deepening pond of water on the floor of Halema‘uma‘u, the first in recorded history, has captured the interest of media and the public...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 14, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 14, 2019

Halema‘uma‘u water pond on August 14

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 13, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 13, 2019

Comparison of recent photos of water in Halema‘uma‘u

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What caused Yellowstone's past eruptions, and how do we know?

What caused Yellowstone's past eruptions, and how do we know?

What does cause an eruption at volcanoes like Yellowstone? To answer this question, we look at small crystals that formed in erupted volcanic rocks! 

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