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Photo and Video Chronology – American Samoa – August 2023

Photo and Video Chronology – American Samoa – August 2023

This month, USGS staff are in American Samoa to do outreach, strengthen relationships with partners, and maintain the monitoring network.

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Volcano Watch — USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff return to American Samoa

Volcano Watch — USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff return to American Samoa

It's been one year since Taʻū volcano in American Samoa started shaking residents of the Manuʻa Islands (Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘ū Islands). Fortunately...

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Volcano Watch — Volcanoes of American Samoa

Volcano Watch — Volcanoes of American Samoa

Ta‘ū volcano in American Samoa experienced volcanic unrest in the form of an earthquake swarm that was felt throughout the Manuʻa Islands (Ofu-Olosega...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory – September 16, 2022

Photo and Video Chronology – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory – September 16, 2022

Photos and videos of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory response to seismic unrest in American Samoa, recent activity on Kīlauea volcano, and fieldwork...

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Photo and Video Chronology – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory – September 9, 2022

Photo and Video Chronology – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory – September 9, 2022

Photos and videos of the recent activity on Kīlauea volcano and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory response to seismic unrest in American Samoa.

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Photo and Video Chronology – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory – August 26, 2022

Photo and Video Chronology – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory – August 26, 2022

Photos and videos of the recent activity on Kīlauea volcano and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory response to seismic unrest in American Samoa.

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Volcano Watch — HVO Responds to American Samoa Earthquake Reports

Volcano Watch — HVO Responds to American Samoa Earthquake Reports

Earthquakes have been felt since late July in the Manuʻa Islands of American Samoa in the South Pacific. These earthquakes are likely associated with...

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USGS HVO—Ta’ū Island Information Statement Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa: August 15, 2022

USGS HVO—Ta’ū Island Information Statement Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa: August 15, 2022

The earthquake swarm in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa continues, with a source closer to Taʻū island than Vailuluʻu seamount.

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USGS HVO—Ta’ū Island Information Statement Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa: August 14, 2022

USGS HVO—Ta’ū Island Information Statement Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa: August 14, 2022

No significant changes over the past 24 hours. Earthquake swarm in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa continues, with a source most likely closer to...

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USGS HVO—Ta’ū Island Information Statement Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa: August 13, 2022

USGS HVO—Ta’ū Island Information Statement Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa: August 13, 2022

No significant changes over the past 24 hours. Earthquake swarm in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa continues, most likely related to either Ta’ū...

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USGS HVO—Ta’ū Island Information Statement Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa: August 12, 2022

USGS HVO—Ta’ū Island Information Statement Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa: August 12, 2022

An earthquake swarm is occurring in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa. These earthquakes are most likely related to either Taʻū volcano or the...

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Information Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa

Information Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa

Earthquakes have been felt in the Manuʻa Islands of American Samoa for a few days and are ongoing. These earthquakes may be caused by volcanic...

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