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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 — Scientists search for the right "keys" to Mauna Loa

Volcano Watch — Scientists search for the right "keys" to Mauna Loa

Mauna Loa's renewed activity, especially the recent earthquake and deformation changes, has HVO scientists polishing old keys while developing new...

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Volcano Watch — When were the first photographs of Kīlauea Volcano taken?

Volcano Watch — When were the first photographs of Kīlauea Volcano taken?

Photography continues to be a powerful tool for HVO geologists trying to tease out details of old and new eruptions at Kīlauea and other Hawaiian...

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Volcano Watch — Driving and walking Crater Rim Drive is an explosive experience

Volcano Watch — Driving and walking Crater Rim Drive is an explosive experience

Kīlauea is an explosive volcano that will, almost certainly, explode again.

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Volcano Watch — Right person at the right time for the right job—Mahalo nui loa, Darryl Oliveira!

Volcano Watch — Right person at the right time for the right job—Mahalo nui loa, Darryl Oliveira!

This past week was Darryl Oliveira's last as the Administrator of Hawai‘i County CD, a position he has held since early 2013. He retires effective May...

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Volcano Watch — Happy birthday to the Hawai‘i Island geologic map!

Volcano Watch — Happy birthday to the Hawai‘i Island geologic map!

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Geologic Map of the Island of Hawaii, known affectionately to local volcanologists as the BIMP (Big Island...

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Volcano Watch — Gentle reminders for all Hawaii residents to prepare for damaging earthquakes

Volcano Watch — Gentle reminders for all Hawaii residents to prepare for damaging earthquakes

Each year, Hawai‘i County residents likely feel dozens of earthquakes. They might readily agree that earthquakes are indeed part of living on the...

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Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa 1950 eruption: A lot of lava with little warning

Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa 1950 eruption: A lot of lava with little warning

Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, is not erupting, but is stirring. Seismicity remains elevated above long-term background levels, and...

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Volcano Watch — HVO Welcomes a New Seismic Network Manager

Volcano Watch — HVO Welcomes a New Seismic Network Manager

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is excited to welcome geophysicist Brian Shiro to its team!

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Volcano Watch — Puzzle of the Nīnole Hills solved

Volcano Watch — Puzzle of the Nīnole Hills solved

In previous Volcano Watch articles, we addressed the origin of the Nīnole Hills on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa. These hills are a prominent...

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Volcano Watch — Dual nature of vog results in air quality variety show

Volcano Watch — Dual nature of vog results in air quality variety show

The first few months of 2016 have brought a range of wind and weather conditions to the Island of Hawai‘i.

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Volcano Watch — Kīlauea Volcano's summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u Crater reaches 8th anniversary

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea Volcano's summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u Crater reaches 8th anniversary

The ongoing eruption at Kīlauea Volcano's summit began on March 19, 2008. Since that time, Island of Hawai‘i residents have had to cope with the...

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Volcano Watch — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist receives two prestigious awards

Volcano Watch — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist receives two prestigious awards

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Don Swanson was recently named as the recipient of two prestigious awards.

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