#kilauea update

Endangered Plant Survives Volcanic Hotspot, But is Challenged by Invasive Species

From the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Volcano Watch, a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.

Danish Scientist Joins Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

Dr. Johanne (Jo) Schmith joined the ranks of the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) in June to study some deposits of past Kīlauea explosions—a timely endeavor given the presence of water in the caldera today.

Geologist Discusses ʻDisturbing Lack of Diversity in Scienceʻ

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Today’s article is by HVO geophysicist Jefferson Chang.

New Research Sheds Light on Relationship Between Hilina Fault System and Large Earthquakes

Monitoring data for deformation have shown no significant changes in Kīlauea activity over the past week. Rates of seismicity across the volcano remain low.

VOLCANO WATCH: Aug. 15, 2019

At present, monitoring data show no signs of impending eruption, and it could be years down the road before the next summit eruption happens.