More earthquake swarms have already been identifiedAt the top of the largest active volcano in the world.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Mauna Loa is still experiencing heightened unrest on Big Island.
13 small-magnitude earthquakes were detected by the observatory in areas that were historically seismically active during periods when there was no volcanic activity.
The monitoring data does not show any significant changes over the past 24 hours. This means that the activity is not likely to escalate into an eruption. There are no indications of an imminent eruption.
HAWAII’S BIG ISLAND WARNED ABOUT a ‘LAVA DISASTER’ AS A HUGE VOLCANO RUMBLES
FILE – A gaseous cloud rises out of the Mauna Loa crater on the big Island of Hawaii, April 4, 1984. Mauna Loa volcano, which is the world’s largest active volcano, is shaking and swelling. It could be erupting. Although scientists don’t anticipate it happening immediately, officials from Hawaii’s Big Island are warning residents to be ready in the event that it does.
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Scientists will Continue to monitor Mauna loa closelyFor changes.
The observatory houses more than 60 GPS stations that take measurements to determine the depth and location of magma beneath.
There’s also a thermal webcam at Mauna Loa’s summit and satellite radar.
Mauna Loa was seen from Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area on the Big Island of Hawaii, Oct. 27, 2022.
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The current unrest — also indicated by inflation of the summit — is most likely being driven by renewed input of magma 2 to 5 miles beneath the summit.
EARTHQUAKES SHAKE HAWAII’S MAUNA LOA VOLCANO DURING UNTEST. CAUSE MINOR DAMAGE
Mauna Loa Half of Hawaii’s island is covered.
Residents of Pahala in Hawaii, a remote community of approximately 1,400, can listen to Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Mago speak about recent activities on Mauna Loa at their local gym on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
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These eruptions tend to cause rapid lava flows, which can have an impact on communities on the east or west sides.
The volcano has erupted 33 times since its 1843 eruption, its most recent eruption being in 1984.
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Officials advise residents to be prepared for an eruption.
This report was compiled by the Associated Press.
