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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 — Current lava flows contrast with violent eruptions of the past

Volcano Watch — Current lava flows contrast with violent eruptions of the past

The 10-year-long eruption along Kīlauea's East Rift Zone continues with little change. Active flows travel underground to the ocean in lava tubes from...

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Volcano Watch — As lava slows, diversion of Etna discussed

Volcano Watch — As lava slows, diversion of Etna discussed

The episode 51 vents on the west flank of Pu`u `O`o were active from April 23 at about 11:00 a.m. until April 28 at 11:30 a.m., when the eruption...

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Volcano Watch — Lava consolidates but flow remains steady

Volcano Watch — Lava consolidates but flow remains steady

The 10-year-long eruption on Kīlauea's East Rift Zone continues with little change. During the week, the lavaentries into the ocean consolidated to...

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Volcano Watch — Missing visitor a tragic reminder of Kīlauea's danger

Volcano Watch — Missing visitor a tragic reminder of Kīlauea's danger

The missing visitor to Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park serves as a tragic reminder that active volcanoes can be unpredictable and dangerous, however...

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Volcano Watch — More lava flowing than scientists thought

Volcano Watch — More lava flowing than scientists thought

The 10-year-long eruption on Kīlauea's East Rift Zone continued this past week. Lava is erupting from the episode 51 and 53 vents on the southwest...

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Volcano Watch — Lava taking Hawaiian village, nearing arch

Volcano Watch — Lava taking Hawaiian village, nearing arch

The eruption near Pu`u `O`o on Kīlauea's East Rift Zone continues, with lava entering the ocean both east and west of Kamoamoa and at Lae`apuki.

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Volcano Watch — April has been the month for serious tsunami activiy in Hilo and the Hawaiian Islands

Volcano Watch — April has been the month for serious tsunami activiy in Hilo and the Hawaiian Islands

In historical times, two tsunamis occurred during the first week of April. The first of these occurred on April 2, 1868; it resulted from the great...

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Volcano Watch — Active flows entering ocean near Kamoamoa

Volcano Watch — Active flows entering ocean near Kamoamoa

Lava continues to flow from two active vents on the south and southwest flanks of the Pu`u `O`o cinder cone on Kīlauea's East Rift Zone. These vents...

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Volcano Watch — 25 years since last Mauna Loa eruption

Volcano Watch — 25 years since last Mauna Loa eruption

This Thursday marks the ninth anniversary of the beginning of the last eruption of Mauna Loa Volcano, following a nine-year period of quiescence.

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Volcano Watch — Kīlauea eruption continues with little change

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea eruption continues with little change

The eruption on Kīlauea's East Rift Zone continues, with little change from last week. Lava from the episode 51 and 53 vents, both located on the...

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Volcano Watch — Lava flows from two Pu‘u ‘O‘o vents

Volcano Watch — Lava flows from two Pu‘u ‘O‘o vents

The eruption on Kīlauea's East Rift Zone continued through the week. Two vents were active, both located on the flanks of the 770-foot-high Pu`u `O`o...

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Volcano Watch — Ten-year-long eruption resumes after short lull

Volcano Watch — Ten-year-long eruption resumes after short lull

The 10-year-long eruption at Kīlauea Volcano started up again during the morning of February 16, after a period of inactivity lasting about 10 days...

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