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The magnetic field surrounding the Earth protects it and all living things upon it from charged particles ejected by the sun.

Long-time Kīlauea Volcano watchers know the drill when the supply of magma to the active vent on the volcano's east rift zone is interrupted...

In the early hours of Monday, February 1, 2010, , a swarm of microearthquakes began to occur on the south flank of Kīlauea volcano.

As Volcano Awareness Month nears its end, we conclude our look at volcanoes and society by exploring the cinematic treatment of volcanoes over the...

The public is invited to learn more about volcanic gas emissions and vog in a presentation by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory...

Views of Mauna Loa's Southwest and Northeast Rift Zones.
 

In the previous two weeks, we examined the role that volcanoes have played in both religion and art. Today, we discuss the influence of volcanoes on...

A magnitude-4.3 earthquake was located on the south flank of Mauna Loa by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) on Monday...

In celebration of Volcano Awareness Month (January 2010), we examine the influence of volcanoes on human society, beginning last week with religion...

The public is invited to learn about Hualālai volcano directly from the experts. U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist Jim...