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Volcano Watch: ‘It’s a twister! Or is it?’ Unraveling Kīlauea’s volcanic whirlwinds

In ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or the Hawaiian language, we might call them puahiohio, or whirlwinds. In meteorological terms, these ...
Climate Compass on MSN

Geologists observe heightened activity across the Pacific Ring of Fire

The ground beneath our feet never felt more restless. Something's happening around the massive horseshoe that circles the ...
Maui Now

Volcano Watch: Tracking the growth of a new puʻu at Kīlauea, southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu

Tephra formed by lava fountains during the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption has created a new puʻu, or hill, southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater and visible from the public viewing areas around Kīlauea ...
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Kīlauea volcano’s rare eruption at summit, with 38 episodes and counting, hits 1-year anniversary

1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption: It happened in the crater just north of the volcano’s caldera, lasting only about a month with 17 ...
Yahoo

World's most active volcano begins 5th eruptive episode

The world's most active volcano, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, resumed its latest eruption on Wednesday. Volcanic activity was noted just before 3 p.m. local time in Hawaii Volcanoes National ...
Maui Now

Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; events for January Volcano Awareness Month

Sessions are scheduled for Jan. 14 and 21 at Pāhala and Nāʻālehu public libraries, respectively. Come to the Kahuku Unit of ...

Scientists baffled as sharks found swimming inside one of world’s most active underwater volcanoes

A surprising expedition reveals sharks thriving in the hostile environment of Kavachi, a highly active underwater volcano.
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Coconucos volcanic chain: Colombia's stunning cluster of volcanoes, lost in an otherworldly landscape

The Coconucos volcanic chain is a mountain ridge dotted with at least 14 volcano craters, including one that is active and ...
The Daily Galaxy on MSN

Scientists just uncovered the moon’s hidden volcanic activity – here’s the evidence!

Scientists have identified volcanic glass beads in lunar soil samples, indicating that volcanic activity continued on the Moon as recently as 123 million years ago. This finding, available on Science, ...
West Hawaii Today

Volcano Watch: ‘It’s a twister! Or is it?’ Unraveling Kilauea’s volcanic whirlwinds

Often spotted by onlookers in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, or even by YouTube livestream viewers, the long, ashy gray or ...