Living on active volcanoes - The Island of Hawai'i
Fact Sheet
074-97
By: Christina Heliker, Peter H. Stauffer, and James W. Hendley II
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Abstract
People on the Island of Hawai'i face many hazards that come with living on or near active volcanoes. These include lava flows, explosive eruptions, volcanic smog, damaging earthquakes, and tsunamis (giant seawaves). As the population of the island grows, the task of reducing the risk from volcano hazards becomes increasingly difficult. To help protect lives and property, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory closely monitor and study Hawai'i's volcanoes and issue timely warnings of hazardous activity.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Living on active volcanoes - The Island of Hawai'i |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 074-97 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs07497 |
| Edition | Version 1.1, Revised Jun 2000 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Hawaiian Volcano Observatory |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| Other Geospatial | Island of Hawaii |
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