Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity
Mauna Loa (Big Island, Hawai'i): The volcano is not erupting, but continues to show unrest. Deformation and seismic activity remain above long-term background levels. According to HVO's latest update, earthquakes at Mauna Loa during the past week "occurred beneath the west and north flanks of the volcano mostly in the 5 – 11 km (3 – 7 miles) depth range. In addition, earthquakes are occurring in south caldera and upper Southwest Rift Zone at depths less than 5 km (3 mi).
Kilauea (Hawai'i): The 61G lava flow southeast of Pu'u 'Ō'ō remains active in the coastal plain and its most advanced front was 730 m (0.45 miles) from the ocean yesterday morning (local time on Hawaii). At the summit, the level of the Halema'uma'u lava lake has risen a bit and was 21.5 m (70 ft) below the crater rim. Parts of it have again come sometimes into view from the volcano observatory's public viewing terrace.
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