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To the scientists who monitor the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater, the scene in this photo seems familiar. A rising lava lake forms a symmetrical, perched lava pond...

Ocean entry and coastal plain breakouts remain active.

It is natural for most people, including scientists, to think that the aim of a volcano observatory is to observe and measure ongoing activity...

Thermal images of Peace Day flow on coastal plain.

Considering the recent activity in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, just how reliable is its lava-lake level for judging the potential of an upcoming eruptive...

Flows slowly advancing towards ocean along National Park boundary.

The last month was busy at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, with scientists keeping a keen eye on monitoring data and preparing for a possible change...

Active flows running along National Park boundary on coastal plain.

Satellite image of active breakouts on coastal plain.

Images comparing October change in Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō