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Volcano Watch: Maunaloa has lessons to teach during quiet times
Maunaloa’s Volcano Alert Level is at Normal and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory expects to see changes such as increased seismicity or gas emissions before any future eruption; keeping a close eye on the volcanoes even during quiet times can teach important lessons that will inform interpretations and decisions as conditions change.
Volcano Watch: Potential long-term outcomes of recent intrusions in Kīlauea East Rift Zone
While scenarios such as a new pit crater forming in the Chain of Craters or large seaward movement of the volcano’s south flank are less likely, current conditions provide an excellent opportunity to better understand what can happen in the long run.
