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Daily updates about ongoing eruptions, recent images and videos of summit and East Rift Zone volcanic activity, maps, and data about recent earthquakes in Hawaii are posted on the HVO website. 

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and colleagues.

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USGS HVO Press Release — Kīlauea's Volcanic Gases and Their Environmental Impacts

USGS HVO Press Release — Kīlauea's Volcanic Gases and Their Environmental Impacts

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

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Photo and Video Chronology - Mauna Loa - January 25, 2010

Photo and Video Chronology - Mauna Loa - January 25, 2010

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

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Volcano Watch — Something to write about: the influence of volcanoes on literature

Volcano Watch — Something to write about: the influence of volcanoes on literature

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...

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USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-4.3 Earthquake Northwest of Pāhala, Hawai‘i

USGS HVO Press Release — Magnitude-4.3 Earthquake Northwest of Pāhala, Hawai‘i

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...

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Volcano Watch — Volcanoes-a source of artistic inspiration?

Volcano Watch — Volcanoes-a source of artistic inspiration?

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

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USGS HVO Press Release — Hualālai: Hawai‘i's Third Active Volcano

USGS HVO Press Release — Hualālai: Hawai‘i's Third Active Volcano

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

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Volcano Watch — Strong ties between volcanoes and religion

Volcano Watch — Strong ties between volcanoes and religion

As the first decade of the 21st century has come to a close, the effect of human civilization on the Earth has become increasingly apparent.

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USGS HVO Press Release — Holoholo to Mauna Ulu

USGS HVO Press Release — Holoholo to Mauna Ulu

Hike to Mauna Ulu on Saturday and learn what happened there from a scientist who witnessed it more than forty years ago.

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USGS HVO Press Release — Pele-Hi‘iaka Chants Describe History of Kīlauea Volcanic Activity

USGS HVO Press Release — Pele-Hi‘iaka Chants Describe History of Kīlauea Volcanic Activity

On Saturday, January 2, 2010, the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory kicks off Volcano Awareness Month. Traditional Hawaiian chants...

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Volcano Watch — Has it been 27 years already?

Volcano Watch — Has it been 27 years already?

Kīlauea has been erupting nearly continuously for 27 years as of Sunday, January 3, 2010.

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USGS HVO Press Release — Jaggar Event Kicks Off Volcano Awareness Month

USGS HVO Press Release — Jaggar Event Kicks Off Volcano Awareness Month

On Saturday, January 2, 2010, the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory kicks off Volcano Awareness Month in a public event at the...

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Volcano Watch — Kīlauea glows as lava keeps churning at the summit

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea glows as lava keeps churning at the summit

Clear weather and an active lava column in the Halema‘uma‘u Overlook vent this week is brightening the nighttime glow at the summit of Kīlauea just in...

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