What's been driving Hawaii's lava fountains?
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Researchers from the US Geological Survey documented 52 fountain eruptions at Kilauea volcano since 2024, with lava reaching heights over 400 meters, and discovered that eruptions occur when summit tilt reaches similar pressure levels, enabling scientists to predict fountain activity for the first time.
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