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On-again off-again ocean entry

In early December every year, thousands of earth scientists gather in San Francisco to present and discuss their latest findings. This meeting is...

As winter solstice draws near, the seasonal tradition of illuminating this darkest time of year becomes more obvious. Already many homes, shops, and...

June 25 vent and PKK lava

What's in a name? In geology, plenty. Some of the biggest controversies erupt over terminology. For example, HVO scientists like to argue over terms...

Day after Thanksgiving on the PKK flow

While breakouts in the coastal area below Pu`u `O`o, attract renewed attention from scientists and visitors alike, seismologists at the U.S...

Pu`u `O`o and Lae`apuki

Liquid rock more than meets its match

Scientists have all sorts of ways to remotely monitor volcanoes. Here at Hawaiʻian Volcano Observatory, for example, we use seismometers, GPS...