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Mauna Loa Shows Continued Inflation as HVO Completes Annual GPS Survey

23 Jul 2026 5:21 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's 2026 GPS survey of Mauna Loa confirms continued ground inflation due to magma accumulation beneath the summit. This vital data helps scientists monitor the volcano's behavior and assess potential hazards, though no immediate eruption is anticipated.

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