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Volcano Watch — Kīlauea's south flank earthquakes more common than hurricanes

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea's south flank earthquakes more common than hurricanes

Early Wednesday morning, as most island residents slept peacefully in the knowledge that we were to be spared by hurricane Flossie, some of us were...

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USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-4.4 Earthquake on the South Flank of Kīlauea Volcano

USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-4.4 Earthquake on the South Flank of Kīlauea Volcano

The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) recorded a magnitude-4.4 earthquakelocated beneath Kīlauea volcano's south flank on...

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USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-5.4 Earthquake on the South Flank of Kīlauea Volcano

USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-5.4 Earthquake on the South Flank of Kīlauea Volcano

A magnitude-5.4 earthquake was located beneath the south flank of Kīlauea Volcano by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on...

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Volcano Watch — What does it take to become a volcanologist?

Volcano Watch — What does it take to become a volcanologist?

Staff members at the U.S. Geological Survey's volcano observatories frequently receive requests for career guidance from aspiring volcanologists...

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Volcano Watch — Kīlauea's newest fissure eruption forming perched lava ponds

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea's newest fissure eruption forming perched lava ponds

If you've been keeping up with the on-line eruption updates from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, then you know that there's something peculiar that...

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Volcano Watch — Volcanic selenium and sulfur - a delicate balance

Volcano Watch — Volcanic selenium and sulfur - a delicate balance

A stroll through any local health food store will reveal dozens of vitamin and mineral supplements lining the shelves. An alert shopper perusing...

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Volcano Watch — Kīlauea's School of Magma and Motion trumps Hogwarts?

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea's School of Magma and Motion trumps Hogwarts?

For the Harry Potter fans of the world, the stroke of midnight on July 21 was a momentous event. The final episode of J.K. Rowling's tale centered on...

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USGS HVO Press Release — New Fissure Eruption East of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Crater

USGS HVO Press Release — New Fissure Eruption East of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Crater

For the first time since February 7, 1992, lava is erupting east of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater. Just before midnight, activity at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater slowed down...

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Volcano Watch — Kīlauea update: An eruptive sequel with a new twist?

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea update: An eruptive sequel with a new twist?

Volcano watchers, like recent movie-goers, are enjoying another summer sequel. Amidst new renditions of popular flicks like Spiderman, Pirates, Harry...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - July 13, 2007

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - July 13, 2007

Refilling of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater.

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Volcano Watch — "It's like déjà vu all over again!"

Volcano Watch — "It's like déjà vu all over again!"

Many people are watching the filling of Pu`u `O`o crater live via a webcam on the rim. Since July 4, traffic to our web site has quadrupled, and we...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - July 8, 2007

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - July 8, 2007

Refilling of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater.

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