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Volcano Watch — Why are HVO scientists talking so much about Mauna Loa?

Volcano Watch — Why are HVO scientists talking so much about Mauna Loa?

In recent weeks, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) joined forces with several other agencies to talk about Mauna Loa at community events and...

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A recent "hiccup" in deformation of the Norris Geyser Basin

A recent "hiccup" in deformation of the Norris Geyser Basin

If you've been paying attention to monitoring data from Yellowstone or reading the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) monthly updates, you might...

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Volcano Watch — Sounds we can't hear teach us about lava lakes

Volcano Watch — Sounds we can't hear teach us about lava lakes

If you visit Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's Jaggar Museum Overlook when the wind is calm, you might be able to hear the sounds of gas bubbles...

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Yellowstone is under strain—and it's something we can measure!

Yellowstone is under strain—and it's something we can measure!

We all know what it is like to experience strain. The pressures of everyday life can leave you feeling contorted and stretched. It turns out...

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Volcano Watch — Volcano Watch archive is now complete and inspires a new column

Volcano Watch — Volcano Watch archive is now complete and inspires a new column

In November 2017, "Volcano Watch" entered its 27th year of publication. The long history of this column is, in large part, thanks to the U.S...

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New USGS fact sheet provides information on volcanic air pollution in Hawaii.

New USGS fact sheet provides information on volcanic air pollution in Hawaii.

Volcanic Air Pollution Hazards in Hawaii is an updated fact sheet that provides information on the science of Kīlauea's volcanic air pollution, known...

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New USGS Video: Kīlauea Summit Eruption | Lava Returns to Halema‘uma‘u

New USGS Video: Kīlauea Summit Eruption | Lava Returns to Halema‘uma‘u

A 24-minute USGS video recounts the eruptive history of Halema'uma'u and tells the story of Kīlauea Volcano's current summit eruption, from its start...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 30, 2018

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 30, 2018

Clear skies on Kīlauea Volcano

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Yellowstone gas emissions—an extreme chemistry playset!

Yellowstone gas emissions—an extreme chemistry playset!

If you've visited Yellowstone, you've probably noticed that some thermal areas have a distinctive smell. This is due to the gas that discharges from...

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Volcano Watch — Why do some earthquakes have negative depths?

Volcano Watch — Why do some earthquakes have negative depths?

Astute visitors to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) website may have noticed that some recent earthquakes have negative depths. This does...

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A history of Yellowstone earthquakes

A history of Yellowstone earthquakes

The Yellowstone region is one of the most seismically active areas in the United States, experiencing around 1,500 – 2,500 located earthquakes per...

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Lapse in Appropriations

Lapse in Appropriations

"During the current lapse in appropriations U.S. volcano observatories including the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will continue to monitor volcanic...

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