Tag: volcano_monitoring
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How USGS Scientists Measure Kīlauea's Towering Lava Fountains
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explains how it measures Kīlauea lava fountain heights, from real-time webcam estimates to precise timelapse analysis, as episode 56 continues at the summit.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentUSAMedical Science Kīlauealava fountainsUSGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatoryvolcano monitoringHalemaʻumaʻutimelapse camerasMauna LoaU.S. Geological Survey
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Ruby Seamount Was Quietly Erupting Between March and July 2026, Scientists Discover
A repeat sonar survey and a single ROV dive at Ruby seamount in the Northern Mariana Islands revealed a new lava dome growing inside a crater left by a 2023 explosive eruption.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentUSAMedical ScienceAsia Ruby seamountsubmarine volcanoCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsUS Geological SurveyOcean Exploration TrustKīlaueavolcano monitoringU.S. Geological Survey
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USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Returns to American Samoa to Service Volcano Monitoring Network
HVO staff spent two weeks in American Samoa repairing seismic stations and joining local agencies for K-12 outreach, four years after Taʻū volcano unrest prompted a new monitoring network.
Science & TechnologyUSAEnvironmentDisastersAsiaAustralasia USGS Hawaiian Volcano ObservatoryAmerican SamoaTaʻū volcanovolcano monitoringManuʻa IslandsOfu-OlosegaVolcano WatchU.S. Geological Survey
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HVO Field Technicians: The Unseen Backbone of Hawaii's Volcano Monitoring
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
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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