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As the Scientist-in-Charge of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), I lead about 30 staff who help to ensure that HVO fulfills its mission to monitor the active volcanoes in Hawaii, assess their hazards, issue warnings, and advance scientific understanding to reduce impacts of volcanic eruption.