Tag: geology

• Kīlauea's 2018 Collapse Unearths Ancient Volcanic History

  27 Aug 2026 5:51 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  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

• HVO Field Technicians: The Unseen Backbone of Hawaii's Volcano Monitoring

  20 Aug 2026 8:35 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  HVO's field technicians are the unsung heroes behind Hawaii's real-time volcano monitoring data. They brave rugged terrain and harsh conditions to install and maintain critical sensors, ensuring continuous data flow for public safety and scientific understanding of Kīlauea and Mauna…

  Science & TechnologyWeatherPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEnvironmentEducationGeneral Weather Hawaiian Volcano ObservatoryVolcano MonitoringField TechniciansKīlaueaMauna LoaHawaiiGeologyU.S. Geological Survey

• Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Guam Region

  21 Jul 2026 7:28 a.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

  A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the Guam region on July 21, 2026, at a depth of 12 km. The USGS reported the event, located SSW of Merizo Village, which has been reviewed by a seismologist.

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• Hawaii's Deep Earthquakes Linked to Island Weight, Not Volcanic Activity

  9 Jul 2026 6:32 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  Deep earthquakes recently rattled Hawaiʻi, caused by the immense weight of the island chain flexing the oceanic crust, not volcanic activity. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explains these "flexure events" and advises on safety.

  Science & TechnologyEnvironment HawaiʻiEarthquakesUSGS Hawaiian Volcano ObservatoryVolcanismGeologyNatural DisastersPacific PlateU.S. Geological Survey

• USGS Scientists Collaborate with El Salvador Experts on Volcanic Hazards

  7 May 2026 8:33 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  U.S. Geological Survey scientists collaborated with experts in El Salvador, a nation with over 200 volcanoes. The partnership involved field studies and a hazards workshop, providing mutual benefits for understanding volcanic activity in both regions.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEl SalvadorFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEducationLatin America U.S. Geological SurveyVolcanoVolcanologyHazard AssessmentSanta Ana volcanoGeology

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