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HVO scientists visited the rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. The summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano ended on March 7, 2023. No...

Where is magma stored beneath the surface of Kīlauea and how is it transported to the places where eruptions occur? Scientists have hypothesized the...

It’s official! Governor Green recently proclaimed that April is again Tsunami Awareness Month for the State of Hawaii. This is not to be confused with...

Volcanoes in California (and everywhere!) are often covered with vegetation, including thick forests. Fortunately, the USGS can use laser technology...

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption in Washington State illustrated the hazards and impacts of lateral (ground-hugging) volcanic blasts on natural...

Shiny and elusive, featherlight and golden-brown. If poets were to write about rocks, I’m sure they would sing their praises of Pele’s hairs. Don’t be...

Scientists from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) are collaborating with academic colleagues to make field experiences in geology more...

HVO scientists collect detailed data to assess hazards and understand how the eruption is evolving at Kīlauea's summit, all of which are shared with...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will host an informal open house on March 15th about the proposed new building in Hilo and draft Environmental...

Understanding volcanic eruptions requires learning about where the erupted lavas come from deep within the volcano. But how do scientists get...