Science Source Feb 2010
EN_90286397_0212
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is located at the summit of Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. It overlooks Halemaumau, the volcano's summit crater. The Observatory's scientists work to better understand the working of Kilauea Volcano. The Observatory is also part of the Volcano Hazards Program of the U.S. Geological Survey; the staff works with local authorities to alert the public of changes in the volcano's behavior. Kilauea is the youngest volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii and be the most active volcano on Earth. The newest eruption of Kilauea began in January 1983 and continues to this day. On March 13, 2008, a new gas vent (seen here) opened in the eastern wall of Halemaumau, the volcano's summit crater and home to Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. The event elevated the amount of sulfur dioxide erupting from the crater. Typically the emission rate has been between 150 to 200 tons/day. The March event increased that level up to 2,000 tons/day -- the highest ever recorded since monitoring began in 1979.
2010-02-13
EAST NEWS
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Stephen & Donna O'Meara
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