Tag: magma
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Ocean Noise Offers New Insights for Forecasting Kīlauea Eruptions
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists are using ambient ocean noise to monitor Kīlauea volcano. Changes in seismic signal speed provide promising clues for forecasting eruptions and magma movement, enhancing current monitoring efforts.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEducation Volcanic EruptionsKīlauea VolcanoUSGS Hawaiian Volcano ObservatorySeismologyAmbient Noise InterferometryMagmaHawaiiU.S. Geological Survey
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Mauna Loa Shows Continued Inflation as HVO Completes Annual GPS 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
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Kīlauea's Summit Fountaining Accelerates, HVO Refines Forecasts Using Ground Tilt
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