Dynamics of Kilauea Volcano

Scientific American
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Abstract

One of the longest volcanic eruptions in recorded history began in 1983. Lava flows from Kilauea have since added 120 hectares of new land to the island of Hawaii and covered 100 square kilometres. Kilauea is one of the most thoroughly studied volcanoes in the world. That scrutiny is helping scientists to understand how volcanoes work and to predict where other destructive eruptions might occur. Moreover, the volcano offers a unique window into the workings of the earth's interior.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Dynamics of Kilauea Volcano
Series title Scientific American
DOI 10.1038/scientificamerican0892-46
Volume 267
Issue 2
Year Published 1992
Language English
Publisher Nature Publishing Group
Contributing office(s) California Volcano Observatory
Description 8 p.
First page 46
Last page 53
Country United States
State Hawaii
Other Geospatial Kilauea Volcano
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