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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.

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