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Magma Intrusion Shook Kīlauea's Summit Even as Lava Kept Erupting

1 Oct 2026 7:21 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a shallow magma intrusion beneath Kīlauea's summit on September 30-October 1, 2026, triggering more than 50 earthquakes and rapid ground deformation while vents kept erupting.

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