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Volcano Watch

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. 

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Volcano Watch — Kīlauea lava flow pauses briefly, then resumes

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea lava flow pauses briefly, then resumes

The nearly twelve-year-long eruption on Kīlauea's east rift zone had at least one additional pause in activity this past week.
 

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Volcano Watch — New tools help volcano scientists

Volcano Watch — New tools help volcano scientists

Not only does Hawaii move up and down, as I described last week, it also moves horizontally. There are several ways to measure these movements, and a...

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Volcano Watch — Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling?

Volcano Watch — Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling?

There is abundant evidence that the island of Hawaii is sinking, and that different parts of the island sink, or subside, at different rates and for...

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Volcano Watch — Eruption resumes after taking a short vacation

Volcano Watch — Eruption resumes after taking a short vacation

The nearly 12-year-long eruption on Kīlauea's east rift zone took a short vacation this past week. No lavaerupted between Wednesday morning and...

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Volcano Watch — Hawaii's HVO—serving the world

Volcano Watch — Hawaii's HVO—serving the world

In Hawaii, the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is known for its work in Hawaiian volcano monitoring and hazards...

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Volcano Watch — Papua New Guinea eruption destroys a town the size of Hilo

Volcano Watch — Papua New Guinea eruption destroys a town the size of Hilo

Rabaul caldera, an active volcano located on the northern tip of New Britain island in Papua New Guinea, erupted violently this past week.

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Volcano Watch — A 'who's who' of Big Island observatories

Volcano Watch — A 'who's who' of Big Island observatories

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is located on the northwest rim of Kīlauea caldera adjacent to the Jagger Museum. Because of its location within...

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Volcano Watch — Dramatic changes at Kīlauea

Volcano Watch — Dramatic changes at Kīlauea

Kīlauea's east rift zone eruption at Pu'u 'O'o, which began in January 1983, continues. Lava is actively circulating in a pond inside the Pu'u 'O'o...

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Volcano Watch — Scientific drill plumbs isle's depths

Volcano Watch — Scientific drill plumbs isle's depths

About nine months ago I wrote about a scientific drill hole in Hilo that was funded by the National Science Foundation to examine the long-term growth...

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Volcano Watch — Surface flows erupting; lava bench movement measured

Volcano Watch — Surface flows erupting; lava bench movement measured

Several large surface lava flows from the eruption along Kīlauea's east rift zone occurred this past week. The largest of these flowed down the east...

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Volcano Watch — Large quakes have rocked isle before

Volcano Watch — Large quakes have rocked isle before

Earthquakes are a frequent occurrence on the Island of Hawaii. Rarely a week goes by that we do not experience at least one earthquake that is large...

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Volcano Watch — Local volcanologist to assess Zaire eruption

Volcano Watch — Local volcanologist to assess Zaire eruption

The U.S. Geological Survey has a Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP) that provides scientific and technical assistance during international...

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