Tag: eruption
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Kīlauea's 2018 Collapse Unearths Ancient Volcanic History
HVO scientists are studying ancient tephra and lava flows in Kīlauea's Kaluapele, exposed by the 2018 summit collapse. These rare layers offer crucial insights into the volcano's eruptive past, with analysis expected to reveal previously unknown eruption details.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEducationComputers and Internet KīlaueaVolcanoTephraGeologyHawaiian Volcano ObservatoryKaluapeleEruptionU.S. Geological Survey
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Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu Crater Steadily Fills, Lava Flow Projections Underway
USGS scientists are tracking Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu crater as it fills with lava. Projections suggest the 2018 collapse could be filled by early 2028, with lava potentially reaching the main caldera floor years later, depending on eruption dynamics.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEducation KīlaueaHalemaʻumaʻuVolcanoEruptionUSGSHawaiiCalderaU.S. Geological Survey
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Kīlauea's Episodic Eruption: USGS Explains "Episodes" vs. "Eruptions"
Kīlauea's summit eruption features 49 lava fountaining "episodes," with a 50th forecast. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory clarifies why these distinct events are part of one ongoing eruption, guided by continuous monitoring data.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentFederal Government KīlaueaHalemaʻumaʻuVolcanoesLava FountainingUSGS Hawaiian Volcano ObservatoryEruptionHawaiiU.S. Geological Survey