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Hawaiian Volcanoes Share Magma Source, Study Reveals

1/28/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa reveals that Kilauea and Maunaloa volcanoes tap into a shared magma source within the Hawaiian plume. The researchers discovered that shifts in lava chemistry signal alternating activity, offering crucial insights for predicting future eruptions, especially for Maunaloa, which erupted in 2022 after years of dormancy.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa reveals that Kilauea and Maunaloa volcanoes tap into a shared magma source within the Hawaiian plume. The researchers discovered that shifts in lava chemistry signal alternating activity, offering crucial insights for predicting future eruptions, especially for Maunaloa, which erupted in 2022 after years of dormancy.