June 6, 2024 — New seismometer at station KOSM on the Southwest Rift Zone of Kīlauea

The new seismometer at station KOSM on the Southwest Rift Zone of Kīlauea being buried in the ground, with permission from Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. This photo was taken before the seismometer was totally buried. Seismometers are buried beneath the ground surface to protect them from noise and other disturbances at the surface, which promotes a clearer signal. USGS image by M. Warren.