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This United States Geological Survey (USGS) on-line publication highlights the volcanic hazards facing the people living on the Island of Hawaii. These hazards include lava flows, explosive eruptions, volcanic smog, earthquakes and tsunamis. This report discusses these hazards, the volcanoes of Mauna Loa and Kilauea, and the work of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to monitor and issue warnings to the people affected by these hazards.
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'What are Volcano Hazards'
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Christina Heliker United States Geological Survey
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Peter H. Stauffer United States Geological Survey
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James W. Hendley, II United States Geological Survey |
