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A do-it-yourself guide for estimating the height of geyser eruptions

A do-it-yourself guide for estimating the height of geyser eruptions

Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientists investigate many aspects of the Yellowstone volcanic system, including the incredible geysers that are a...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – May 7, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – May 7, 2021

Kīlauea's summit eruption continues on the Island of Hawai‘i; Halema‘uma‘u west vent erupts lava into the lava lake, which was 228 m (748 ft) deep...

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Volcano Watch — Tiny changes at Mauna Loa’s summit hold big clues

Volcano Watch — Tiny changes at Mauna Loa’s summit hold big clues

Although Mauna Loa is Earth’s largest active volcano, it has lived in the shadow of Kīlauea since it last erupted in 1984.  The geologic record shows...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – May 5, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – May 5, 2021

Kīlauea's summit eruption continues on the Island of Hawai‘i; Halema‘uma‘u west vent erupts lava into the lava lake, which was 228 m (748 ft) deep...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – May 3, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – May 3, 2021

Kīlauea's summit eruption continues on the Island of Hawai‘i; Halema‘uma‘u west vent erupts lava into the lava lake, which was 227 m (744 ft) deep...

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The 2020 Yellowstone Volcano Observatory annual report is now available!

The 2020 Yellowstone Volcano Observatory annual report is now available!

Interested in knowing more about Yellowstone geyser, seismic and deformation activity in 2020?  And the results of research conducted by the...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – April 30, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – April 30, 2021

Kīlauea's summit eruption continues on the Island of Hawai‘i; Halema‘uma‘u west vent erupts lava into the lava lake, which was 227 m (744 ft) deep...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – April 29, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – April 29, 2021

Kīlauea's summit eruption continues on the Island of Hawai‘i; Halema‘uma‘u west vent erupts lava into the lava lake, which was 227 m (744 ft) deep...

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Volcano Watch — The rise and fall of lava lakes

Volcano Watch — The rise and fall of lava lakes

May 3rd marks three years since the start of the devastating lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea. In 2018, rising summit lava lake levels, caused...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – April 28, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – April 28, 2021

Kīlauea's summit eruption continues on the Island of Hawai‘i; Halema‘uma‘u west vent erupts lava into the lava lake, which was 227 m (744 ft) deep...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – April 27, 2021

Photo and Video Chronology – Kīlauea – April 27, 2021

Kīlauea's summit eruption continues on the Island of Hawai‘i; Halema‘uma‘u west vent erupts lava into the lava lake, which was 227 m (744 ft) deep...

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The spectacular columns of Sheepeater Cliffs

The spectacular columns of Sheepeater Cliffs

A small side road on the highway between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction leads to Sheepeater Cliffs, a spectacular example of columnar...

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