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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.

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