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Study Links Kilauea and Mauna Loa Magma Sources

1/30/2025

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Volcanoes Share Magma

A groundbreaking study from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa reveals that Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes tap into the same magma source beneath the Hawaiian plume. Researchers discovered shifts in lava chemistry, hinting that magma is migrating from Kilauea to Mauna Loa, which could lead to heightened volcanic activity in the future.

Summary

Researchers Map Magma

Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and Oregon State University have unveiled a detailed map of Yellowstone's magma reserves, showing low levels of rhyolitic magma and suggesting an unlikely eruption. However, the northeast region hints at future volcanic activity due to an underground heat source, deepening our understanding of volcanic behavior and improving hazard assessments across the U.S.

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Volcanoes Share Magma

A groundbreaking study from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa reveals that Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes tap into the same magma source beneath the Hawaiian plume. Researchers discovered shifts in lava chemistry, hinting that magma is migrating from Kilauea to Mauna Loa, which could lead to heightened volcanic activity in the future.

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