[Rockhounds] Kīlauea Volcano Rumbles, Eruption 'Potential Outcome', USGS Says

[Kreigh Tomaszewski]

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano is once again showing an increase in activity.

There have been increased earthquakes and ground deformation at the summit
of the volcano ever since the early hours of January 31, an update from the
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.

For this reason, the volcano's alert level has been raised from yellow to
orange, prompting scientists to keep a close eye on the volcano.

"At this time, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity
will lead to an eruption; the activity may remain below ground. However, an
eruption in Kilauea's summit region, within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
and away from infrastructure, is one potential outcome," the update said.
At the moment, earthquake activity around the volcano is occurring to the
south of its caldera or the site of the depression formed shortly after a
volcano erupts and collapses. If an eruption were to occur, it would
probably be confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater or the south of the caldera.

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