Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment ...

The recent eruption at Napau Crater was the first on Kilauea’s middle East Rift Zone (ERZ) in six years. We often remember ...

A fissure on the northwestern crater wall of Makauopuhi Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea sent lava cascading into the ...

The recent eruption at Nāpau Crater was the first on Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone (ERZ) in six years. We often remember the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō and Maunaulu eruptions when thinking about the middle East Rift ...

The U.S. Geological Survey says it has detected an increase seismic activity around Kamaʻehuakanaloa. The underwater volcano ...

A team of scientists has discovered that iron monoxide plays a critical role in conducting heat from the Earth's core to the surface, influencing tectonic movements and volcanic activity. This mineral ...

Fallen Kingdom, a massive volcanic eruption threatens to cover Isla Nublar in fire and send the dinosaurs into oblivion for ...

Kilauea’s eruptions produce lava flows that are volatile as they reach the ocean. This causes steam. This is a dangerous volcano hence is closely watched over by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The ...