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Sea-floor Giant Redefines Earth's Largest Volcano
science2 days ago

Sea-floor Giant Redefines Earth's Largest Volcano

Volcanoes come in various forms, including supervolcanoes that produce enormous eruptions (VEI 8), create surface depressions, and erupt infrequently. Yellowstone is a famous example. The largest volcano on Earth is actually underwater: Tamu Massif in the Pacific, about 310,000 square kilometers in area with roots extending ~30 kilometers into the crust, formed around 145 million years ago and now extinct. Mauna Loa was previously considered the largest on land, while Olympus Mons is often cited for scale in comparisons.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#mauna-loa#science#supervolcano
Early Warning Signs Detected Before Mauna Loa's 2022 Eruption
science1 year ago

Early Warning Signs Detected Before Mauna Loa's 2022 Eruption

Scientists identified signs of an impending eruption at Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano two months before it occurred in November 2022. By detecting small earthquakes and analyzing lava chemistry, researchers were able to predict the movement of magma beneath the surface. This study, published in Nature Communications, highlights the potential for using such methods to forecast future volcanic eruptions, although full prediction remains challenging.

via VOA Learning English|
#eruption#geology#mauna-loa
Mauna Loa's 2022 Eruption: Early Warning Signs Revealed
science1 year ago

Mauna Loa's 2022 Eruption: Early Warning Signs Revealed

Scientists detected warning signs, such as small earthquakes and ground swelling, two months before Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted in late 2022. A study confirmed that magma moved closer to the surface, matching the timeline of observed signs. While eruptions can't be precisely predicted, understanding past volcanic behavior helps improve forecasts.

via The Seattle Times|
#geology#hawaii#mauna-loa
"Eruption: Michael Crichton's Posthumous Novel Completed by James Patterson"
literature1 year ago

"Eruption: Michael Crichton's Posthumous Novel Completed by James Patterson"

Michael Crichton's unfinished novel "Eruption," about the eruption of Mauna Loa, has been completed by James Patterson and is now available. Crichton's widow, Sherri, provided Patterson with all of Crichton's research to help finish the book. This collaboration is part of Sherri's efforts to preserve Crichton's legacy and introduce their son to his father's work. Since Crichton's death, several novels have been published under his name, with more expected in the future.

via The Associated Press|
#eruption#james-patterson#literature
Series of Earthquakes Rattle Hawaii and Los Angeles Area
natural-disasters2 years ago

Series of Earthquakes Rattle Hawaii and Los Angeles Area

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, causing items to fall off shelves and a power outage in a nearby town. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, did not cause a tsunami or serious damage. Hawaii experiences earthquakes due to various reasons, including the movement of magma and the weight of the islands bending and stressing the Earth's crust. There were no immediate reports of damage to telescopes or national park facilities, and earthquakes are not uncommon in the region.

via NBC News|
#big-island#earthquake#hawaii
Series of Earthquakes Shake Hawaii, Minimal Damage Reported
natural-disasters2 years ago

Series of Earthquakes Shake Hawaii, Minimal Damage Reported

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa on Hawaii's Big Island, causing items to fall off shelves in nearby towns but not resulting in major damage. No tsunami was expected, and the earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, was attributed to the weight of the Hawaiian Islands on the Earth’s surface. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory stated that the earthquake didn't affect Mauna Loa or neighboring Kilauea volcano and wouldn't cause significant infrastructure damage. The Big Island, mostly rural, experiences earthquakes on average once every 1.5 years, with this one also being felt in Honolulu.

via PBS NewsHour|
#big-island#earthquake#hawaii
"Series of Strong Earthquakes Hit Hawaii's Big Island"
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Series of Strong Earthquakes Hit Hawaii's Big Island"

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, causing power outages and minor damage, but no tsunami. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, shook the island and was felt in Honolulu. Mauna Loa, one of the world's largest active volcanoes, last erupted in late 2022. The earthquake didn't affect Mauna Loa or neighboring volcano Kilauea, and there was no apparent damage to roads or visitor centers. Hawaii experiences earthquakes due to various reasons, including magma movement, and the majority of earthquakes occur on and around the Big Island.

via The Associated Press|
#big-island#earthquake#hawaii