On Maunaloa, the overall pattern is unchanged from last week. Elevated earthquake levels of 40-50 per day and GPS ground deformation continue, suggesting the deeper magma input continues to fill the volcano from below according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. “Shallower magma input (less than 2 miles, 3 km) was likely responsible for inflation […]
Tag: November
Hawaiian Volcano Update: Maunaloa Quakes Steady, Kīlauea Slowly Filling, November 3, 2022 – lanikai-beach
Maunaloa earthquakes remain steady, though still elevated above the early September background, as the volcano continues to adjust to the newly infilling magma. We review the available monitoring data and reports available courtesy of the USGS-HVO, including Volcano Watch articles on expected aftershocks after last month’s 5.0 under Pāhala and InSAR measurements of volcanoes and […]
Kīlauea Eruption Update: Vent Changes & Ledge Flows, November 24, 2021 – lanikai-beach
A new lava outlet which emerged 10 days ago from from Kīlauea’s West Vent has become dominant in the past 2 days, coincident with a short-lived increase in the volcano’s eruption rate. Lava continues to fill the rising lake, with a slight variation in circulation pattern across the active surface, and lift its large crusted […]
