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New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reservoirs

New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reservoirs

Understanding the Risks of Future Volcanic Activity in Partnership with Oregon State University 

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Volcano Watch — The pressure is on, within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what's next

Volcano Watch — The pressure is on, within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what's next

The recent eruption of Kīlauea within Halemaʻumaʻu brought back an eruptive style not seen for many years.  The eruption included 3 episodes of lava...

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USGS-USAID Volcano Disaster Assistance Program honored with American Geophysical Union 2024 International Award

USGS-USAID Volcano Disaster Assistance Program honored with American Geophysical Union 2024 International Award

Award Winning U.S. Geological Survey Partnership

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Photo and Video Chronology — January 2, 2025 — Vigorous lava fountaining continues at Kīlauea summit

Photo and Video Chronology — January 2, 2025 — Vigorous lava fountaining continues at Kīlauea summit

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues as of January 2. Over the past day, vents in the southwest portion of...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 31, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — December 31, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues as we close the year of 2024. Eruptive activity has been confined to the...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 30, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — December 30, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues with reinvigorated lava fountaining over the past few days. Eruptive...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 28 & 29, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — December 28 & 29, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues with reinvigorated lava fountaining over the past few days. Eruptive...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 27, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

Photo and Video Chronology — December 27, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption continues

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, December 23, continues at a low level as of December 27. Eruptive activity has been confined to...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 25, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption pauses

Photo and Video Chronology — December 25, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption pauses

The vigorous fountaining from vents in the southwest corner of Halemaʻmaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea volcano rapidly died down over a few...

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Photo and Video Chronology — December 24, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption resumes

Photo and Video Chronology — December 24, 2024 — Kīlauea summit eruption resumes

The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began yesterday, December 23, slowed starting around 3 p.m. HST yesterday. The eruption paused through the night...

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Volcano Watch — The U.S. Geological Survey’s review process: checking and verifying our information

Volcano Watch — The U.S. Geological Survey’s review process: checking and verifying our information

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the science agency of the U.S. Department of Interior. Our job is...

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Volcano Watch — It’s All About Perspective: How to Interpret an Interferogram

Volcano Watch — It’s All About Perspective: How to Interpret an Interferogram

Interferograms are images created by radar satellites that show how the ground has changed shape, or deformed, over time. Today, we’ll dive into one...

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