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Hydrothermal Research in Yellowstone—the lasting legacy of Donald E. White

Hydrothermal Research in Yellowstone—the lasting legacy of Donald E. White

One of the most distinguished researchers and staunchest supporters of Yellowstone was Don White (1914-2002) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Don...

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The remarkable diversity of hot springs on the bottom of Yellowstone Lake

The remarkable diversity of hot springs on the bottom of Yellowstone Lake

 

Yellowstone National Park has one of the highest concentrations of continental geothermal activity on Earth, and includes an extraordinary collection...

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USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-4.6 earthquake southwest of the Island of Hawai‘i

USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-4.6 earthquake southwest of the Island of Hawai‘i

The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) recorded an offshore magnitude-4.6 earthquake southwest the Island of Hawai‘i on...

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Craters of the Moon: Idaho's last (and next?) volcanic eruption

Craters of the Moon: Idaho's last (and next?) volcanic eruption

Idaho is home to several young volcanoes, including the Craters of the Moon, Wapi, Kings Bowl, North and South Robbers, Cerro Grande, Hells Half Acre...

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Yellowstone — the year 2018 in review

Yellowstone — the year 2018 in review

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's...

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Update on January 2019 Volcano Awareness Month Presentations

Update on January 2019 Volcano Awareness Month Presentations

Due to the lapse in appropriations, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists are unable to present public lectures as planned.

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Update on January 2019 Volcano Awareness Month Presentations

Update on January 2019 Volcano Awareness Month Presentations

Due to the lapse in appropriations, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists are unable to present lectures as planned. 

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We continue to monitor and report on volcanic activity during any lapse in appropriations.

We continue to monitor and report on volcanic activity during any lapse in appropriations.

During the current federal government shutdown, the Volcano Hazard Program and all five U.S. Volcano Observatories will continue to issue updates...

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Volcano Watch — A Field Trip to the Mountain of Water

Volcano Watch — A Field Trip to the Mountain of Water

The field day begins with a summit weather check at first light. It is a reflective moment at 6:15 AM atop Kīlauea Volcano, and the fumarole cracks...

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Which U.S. volcanoes pose a threat?

Which U.S. volcanoes pose a threat?

USGS Volcanic Threat Assessment updates the 2005 rankings.

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Where hot and cold water meet: a study of LaDuke Hot Springs using UAVs and field observations

Where hot and cold water meet: a study of LaDuke Hot Springs using UAVs and field observations

Just a few miles north of Yellowstone National Park, discharge from a sizable hydrothermal feature, LaDuke Hot Springs, mixes with the Yellowstone...

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Volcano Watch — January is Volcano Awareness Month

Volcano Watch — January is Volcano Awareness Month

January 2019 marks the 10th annual “Volcano Awareness Month” on the Island of Hawai‘i.

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