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The complicated plumbing of hot springs and steam vents in Yellowstone National Park

The complicated plumbing of hot springs and steam vents in Yellowstone National Park

Exploration and sampling of Yellowstone's thermal areas indicates that Yellowstone's hot springs often have surprisingly complex plumbing systems. It...

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Volcano Watch — People and jobs at HVO, Part 1: What on earth is a geodesist?

Volcano Watch — People and jobs at HVO, Part 1: What on earth is a geodesist?

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is responsible for monitoring active volcanoes in Hawaii, which involves assessing hazards and...

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Yellowstone—the year 2019 in review

Yellowstone—the year 2019 in review

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's...

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Volcano Watch — Scientists look to Hawaiian chants for mention of past crater lakes

Volcano Watch — Scientists look to Hawaiian chants for mention of past crater lakes

The Halema‘uma‘u crater lake at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano is on everyone's mind at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).

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How do we know so much about Yellowstone deformation? Let's ask DZ!

How do we know so much about Yellowstone deformation? Let's ask DZ!

Today, we'll pay homage to one of the scientists that made these discoveries: Dr. Daniel Dzurisin, who retires at the end of this week after over 43...

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - December 27, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - December 27, 2019

Virtual flyover of Kīlauea summit

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Volcano Watch — Johanne Schmith, Danish postdoctoral fellow, helps HVO understand Kīlauea's explosive eruptions

Volcano Watch — Johanne Schmith, Danish postdoctoral fellow, helps HVO understand Kīlauea's explosive eruptions

Kīlauea Volcano attracts researchers from all over the world.

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Science cowboys: The adventures of Yellowstone's early geologists

Science cowboys: The adventures of Yellowstone's early geologists

This preservation mandate made scientific research in YNP initially challenging to sort out—what is the balance between research and preservation, and...

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Volcano Watch — An important point: measuring the volcano's shape with high precision GNSS

Volcano Watch — An important point: measuring the volcano's shape with high precision GNSS

When you think of GPS, what typically comes to mind? Your phone, the navigation in your car or maybe your watch?

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Photo and Video Chronology - Mauna Loa - December 18, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Mauna Loa - December 18, 2019

 

Clear Views of Mauna Loa on Kīlauea summit overflight

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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - December 18, 2019

Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - December 18, 2019

Overflight of Kīlauea summit on December 18

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The diverse chemistry of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features

The diverse chemistry of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features

Investigations into the water chemistry of Yellowstone's geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and streams and rivers have been conducted by the U.S...

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