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Hawaii Observatory Marks 100 Years of Eruption-Watching

Born in the wake of one of the most volcanically destructive decades of the 20th century, the oldest of the U.S. volcano observatories, perched on the rim of Klauea volcano in Hawaii, has just celebrated 100 years of research to help protect humanity from natural disasters.
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The Founding of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

As we approach the 100th anniversary of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), we have realised that, while 1912 has long been recognised as the year HVO was established, the actual founding date is not clear.
There was no ribbon-cutting ceremony or "grand opening" celebration to mark the occasion.
We know that HVO's origin began in 1909 and that it was fully established by July 1912. But, the question of when HVO was actually founded remains. To answer it, we look back at when it all started.
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Klauea Summit

Halema`uma`u, Klauea Volcano
Halema`uma`u from HVO

Halema`uma`u from Overlook, Klauea Volcano, Hawaii
Halema`uma`u from Overlook

Klauea East Rift Zone

Kamoamoa Eruption, Klauea Volcano
Kamoamoa Eruption, West Fissure

Npau Crater, Klauea Volcano
Npau Crater

Pu`u ` `, Klauea Volcano
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