Volcano

2024 - 1 - 31

Volcano Updates: From Hawaii to the Philippines

Discover the latest volcanic activities from Hawaii's Kilauea to the looming eruption threat at Mount Mayon in the Philippines!

In a quirky blend of natural events, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been rumbling with increased seismic activity, prompting alert level raises. A year after a Space Force fuel spill at a sacred Hawaiian volcano angered locals, the volcano remains unsettled. Meanwhile, a UNM professor's research on tracking volcanic activity in Iceland adds to the scientific frenzy.

As if the volcano antics weren't enough, across the Pacific in the Philippines, Mount Mayon threatens an imminent eruption, causing concern. The ground in Kilauea swells, triggering watch alerts, while Hawaii witnesses over 220 earthquakes, keeping USGS on high alert. The volcanic drama unfolds with unexpected twists and turns.

Interesting facts: The University of New Mexico's Professor Tobias Fischer plays a key role in volcanic tracking research. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory diligently monitors seismic activities to keep Hawaiians safe amidst the volcanic unrest.

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A Year After Space Force Fuel Spill on Sacred Hawaii Volcano ... (Military.com)

A year after 700 gallons of fuel spilled at a Space Force observatory located atop a sacred Hawaiian volcano on Maui, angering locals, officials are still ...

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Kilauea Volcano Update for Tuesday, January 30 (Big Island Video News)

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - The recent increase in seismicity continued Tuesday, with earthquakes becoming somewhat more widespread around the Kīlauea ...

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Science with Sarah: Play-Doh volcanoes (KSAT San Antonio)

It's a classic one: the vinegar & baking soda volcano experiment. Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Sarah Spivey does the ...

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New research erupts: UNM Professor presents instrument in tracking ... (UNM Newsroom)

Tobias Fischer, a professor at The University of New Mexico's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, has been heavily involved in tracking Iceland's ...

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Alert level raised for Kilauea as volcano rumbles (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

The volcano is not currently erupting and the increased seismic activity is confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Kilauea Volcano Alert Level Raised To WATCH (Big Island Video News)

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - Increased earthquake activity and inflationary ground deformation began occurring at the summit on Wednesday morning, ...

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Philippines: Mount Mayon Imminent Volcanic Eruption 2023 DREF ... (ReliefWeb)

Situation Report in English on Philippines about Coordination, Education, Volcano and more; published on 31 Jan 2024 by IFRC.

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Live Webcam: Increased earthquake activity and ground ... (Maui Now)

Increased earthquake activity and inflationary ground deformation at Kīlauea's summit began occurring during the early morning hours of Jan.

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HVO says Kilauea ground is swelling, under Watch alert (KHON2)

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Increased earthquake activity and ground deformation at Kilauea has prompted the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's ...

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Kilauea's alert level raised to orange after increased earthquake ... (Hawaii News Now)

HONOLULU ( ...

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Kauai Now : Alert level increases at Kīlauea with movement of ... (Kauai Now)

According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity will lead to an eruption.

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More than 220 Earthquakes Rock Hawaii; USGS Raises Volcano ... (Weatherboy)

More than 220 earthquakes have rocked Hawaii in the last 24 hours; the increase in seismic activity and other signals at the Kilauea Volcano have prompted.

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Watch issued for Hawaii's Kilauea volcano after ground ... (FOX Weather)

HONOLULU – Increased earthquake activity and changes in the terrain caused the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to increase the alert status of Kilauea on ...

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Earthquakes raise alert for Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. But any ... (CityNews)

Last Updated January 31, 2024 5:12 pm. HONOLULU (AP) — A surge of earthquakes at Kilauea's summit prompted scientists to raise the alert level for the Hawaiian ...

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Alaska Volcano Observatory fully activates monitoring network over ... (Alaska Beacon)

Seismic activity at Mount Edgecumbe has declined since a 2022 swarm of earthquakes, but a risk remains for Sitka.

Alert level raised for Kilauea as volcano rumbles (Yahoo News)

Jan. 31—Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials raised the alert level for Kilauea volcano early this morning after scientists observed "increased earthquake ...

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Watch issued for Hawaii's Kilauea volcano after ground ... (Yahoo! Voices)

The United States Geological Survey said increased earthquake activity and ground deformations were reported on Wednesday. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano ...

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