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science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Tiltmeters: Essential Tools for Volcano Monitoring

Tiltmeters, such as the water tube tiltmeter and electronic tiltmeters, have been crucial instruments in monitoring volcanic activity and studying volcano behavior. The continuous recording of tilt data has provided valuable insights into the inflation and deflation cycles of volcanoes, as well as changes in magma accumulation. By analyzing past records, scientists can make forecasts about future volcanic behavior and gain a better understanding of the plumbing systems of volcanoes like Kīlauea.

via Big Island Video News|

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science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Century-Long Importance of Tilt Measurements in Volcano Monitoring"

Tilt measurements have been crucial for monitoring and understanding volcano behavior for over a century. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has been collecting tilt data since the early 1900s, initially using seismometers and later developing water tube tiltmeters and electronic tiltmeters. Continuous records of tilt have revealed cycles of inflation and deflation between eruptions, providing insights into magma chamber activity. Recent tilt records at Kīlauea's summit resemble those from the 1950s-1970s, indicating similarities in the volcano's behavior before the 2018 eruption. This historical data helps scientists make forecasts and test hypotheses about future volcanic activity.

via United States Geological Survey (.gov)|

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