Kilauea Volcano Monitoring and Predictions

Kilauea, a highly active volcano in Hawaii, is experiencing significant eruptions, causing evacuations and destruction. Despite extensive monitoring, predicting volcanic activity remains challenging due to the complexity of volcanic systems. Recent eruptions have been compared to past events, raising concerns about potential future activity. Scientists continue to study Kilauea to improve eruption predictions. Residents are advised to stay informed and safe.

What unexpected event occurred in Hawaii related to Kilauea?

• A tsunami

• A massive earthquake

• The volcano split open in new places

• A sudden snowstorm

What tools do scientists use to monitor Kilauea?

• Seismic stations, GPS, radar, and webcams

• Telescopes and satellites

• Underwater sensors

• Drones and helicopters

What significant change occurred in Kilauea's lava lakes at the end of April?

• They disappeared completely

• They turned into geysers

• They overflowed and then drained

• They froze over

What natural events followed the draining of Kilauea's lava lakes?

• A sandstorm

• Formation of fissures and earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall

• A solar eclipse

How does Kilauea's lava differ from that of more explosive volcanoes?

• It is more colorful

• It is colder and more viscous

• It is hotter and less viscous

• It contains more water

What past years are being compared to the current Kilauea activity?

• 1980 and 1995

• 1955 and 2011

• 1990 and 2000

• 2000 and 2005

What is a major challenge in predicting volcanic eruptions?

• Volcanoes are too small to study

• Lack of interest in volcanology

• Inability to map lava chambers and tunnels accurately

• Too many volcanoes erupting at once

What do scientists need to better predict volcanic eruptions?

• A map of lava chambers, lava composition, temperature, and trapped gases

• More funding for research

• Access to more volcanoes

• A larger team of scientists

What is the hope for future eruptions of Kilauea?

• That they will stop completely

• That they will provide more data for better predictions

• That they will be more explosive

• That they will become tourist attractions

What should residents of the big island do during volcanic activity?

• Organize a community event

• Continue with daily activities

• Stay indoors and avoid lava flows

• Evacuate immediately