Tag: hawaiian_volcano_observatory

• 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

• Kīlauea Lava Fountain Heights Linked to Magma Chemistry, Offering Forecasting Insights

  6 Aug 2026 8:12 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  Kīlauea's summit lava fountains show a consistent link between height and magma chemistry, with higher magnesium oxide levels indicating hotter, fresher magma. This correlation could help forecast future eruptive periods, as scientists observe a potential new growth cycle.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentFederal GovernmentEducation KīlaueaVolcanoLava FountainsMagma ChemistryUSGSHawaiian Volcano ObservatoryHawaiiU.S. Geological Survey

• 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.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEducation Mauna LoaVolcano MonitoringGPS TechnologyHawaiian Volcano ObservatoryGround DeformationMagmaHawaiiU.S. Geological Survey

• Kīlauea's Summit Fountaining Accelerates, HVO Refines Forecasts Using Ground Tilt

  14 May 2026 9:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  HVO uses ground tilt data to forecast Kīlauea's fountaining episodes, which are now occurring almost weekly. Smaller eruptions lead to quicker repeats, with episode 47 expected today, May 14, 2026.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAEnvironmentFederal GovernmentSocial Issues KīlaueaVolcanic EruptionVolcano ForecastingHawaiian Volcano ObservatoryGround TiltMagmaHawaiiU.S. Geological Survey

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