<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:foaf="http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/" xmlns:rdfs="http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#" xmlns:schema="http://schema.org/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xml:base="https://www.usgs.gov/">  <channel>    <title>Volcano Science Center</title>    <description><![CDATA[RSS feed of news related to Volcano Science Center]]></description>    <link>https://www.usgs.gov/</link>    <atom:link href="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />    <language>en</language>        <item>  <title>Volcano Watch — Beyond the lava: Mauna Loa’s deformation story</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-beyond-lava-mauna-loas-deformation-story?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Mauna Loa volcano stands as the largest and most active volcano on Earth. With a rich history of eruptions that have shaped the&nbsp;Island of Hawaʻi's geography, Mauna Loa has captivated the fascination of scientists, residents, and people worldwide. Let's take a closer look at how Mauna Loa’s surface deformation has changed over the last several decades, focusing on its three most recent eruptions.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 20:15:53 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">128e37e5-c5c2-4fb1-91d7-065d5431c078</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Using radioactive radium to better understand Yellowstone’s hydrothermal system</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/using-radioactive-radium-better-understand-yellowstones-hydrothermal-system?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>You may have heard of radium in connection to French scientists Marie and Pierre Curie, or because it is in an environmental hazard. But what is it, and why was an early researcher looking for it in Yellowstone National Park’s hydrothermal system?&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">f25bf3f2-325a-42f6-b33a-4fcb832056ad</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — HVO&#039;s Mission Depends on Reliable and Secure IT Solutions</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-hvos-mission-depends-reliable-and-secure-it-solutions?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is responsible for monitoring and studying one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. The observatory's mission includes conducting research, providing scientific data to government agencies, and educating the public about volcanic hazards.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 20:41:13 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">3917b8a6-69ca-43eb-8cec-24c6bbd1d167</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Is Yellowstone overrated? As a disaster movie subject, maybe...</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/yellowstone-overrated-a-disaster-movie-subject-maybe?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Many people regard Yellowstone as an exceptional place that merits only positive superlatives. But in much of the broadcast, streaming, and popular media it has an outsized reputation as a global catastrophe waiting to happen. Let’s do some fact checking to see which view is more realistic.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">c8ad9f26-16a7-4f53-95a1-8896da333e16</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Photo and Video Chronology — Annual Mauna Loa GPS campaign underway</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/photo-and-video-chronology-annual-mauna-loa-gps-campaign-underway?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>HVO staff are conducting the annual Mauna Loa GPS campaign. During the survey, GPS instruments are deployed at established benchmarks so that their recorded positions can be compared with those from previous years to discern subtle patterns of ground deformation associated with volcanic activity.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 16:53:06 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">bb4099e4-f6d4-4f60-8114-6f66143bf13d</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — A fresh look at Kīlauea’s 1924 explosive deposits</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-a-fresh-look-kilaueas-1924-explosive-deposits?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Last week’s “Volcano Watch” summarized Kīlauea’s explosive eruptions of 1924 and their impacts on communities. This week, we dig a little deeper and share new discoveries we are making by examining the ash deposited during these events.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 09:59:54 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">5fdd0aea-9ab1-453d-af9d-b0f87ad66473</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Gas emissions and temperatures measured at the new Tern Lake thermal area</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/gas-emissions-and-temperatures-measured-new-tern-lake-thermal-area?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>A team of scientists visited the new thermal area near Tern Lake to sample gases and measure temperatures. &nbsp;The results of their work provide a snapshot into how thermal areas in Yellowstone develop.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">57f4bf36-9d37-469d-9888-f29e3fcfbc45</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — The blast of the century at Kīlauea </title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-blast-century-kilauea?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Kīlauea began erupting explosively 100 years ago this week,&nbsp;for&nbsp;the first time in nearly a century. The eruption lasted for about 17 days, killing one person and injuring others.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2024 17:14:08 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">77e99c98-2541-4732-87c3-5223ea92ddc1</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Unpacking the legacy of water chemistry research in Yellowstone National Park, 1883–present</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/unpacking-legacy-water-chemistry-research-yellowstone-national-park-1883?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>The record of water chemistry data in Yellowstone predates the development of the pH (acidity) scale! &nbsp;These data are a testament to numerous researchers who have contributed their expertise over nearly 150 years.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 6 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">fef1927f-9e60-4004-b939-c1d905e2ac5c</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Changes since 2018—Kīlauea summit caldera collapse and refilling</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/changes-2018-kilauea-summit-caldera-collapse-and-refilling?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>In 2018, a large eruption from the lower East Rift Zone of Kīlauea partially drained the summit magma reservoir, which caused portions of the unsupported summit caldera floor to collapse.&nbsp;In the six years since then, Kaluapele has been host to an unprecedented water lake and several eruptions.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2024 15:28:12 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">d6d3743e-d307-4315-a8e9-cbe8c544000d</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — What’s shaking at the summit of Kīlauea? </title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-whats-shaking-summit-kilauea?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>This past week, earthquakes and inflation near Kīlauea’s summit prompted temporary closures within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. What is happening beneath the surface at Kīlauea and what does it mean for potential future eruptive activity?&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 2 May 2024 19:39:07 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">8650cd05-caad-4c21-9d86-925829a1430f</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Thermal infrared remote sensing at Yellowstone 301: Thermal metrics</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/thermal-infrared-remote-sensing-yellowstone-301-thermal-metrics?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Is Yellowstone heating up, or cooling down?&nbsp; How much heat is radiating away from the surface in Yellowstone’s thermal areas, and how does it change with time?&nbsp; Thermal infrared remote sensing can provide estimates of these parameters.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">e4df1713-0177-4d42-b082-a556b6055431</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Photo and Video Chronology — Webcam upgrades on the Southwest Rift Zone of Mauna Loa</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/photo-and-video-chronology-webcam-upgrades-southwest-rift-zone-mauna-loa?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>On April 24, HVO staff installed a new webcam and upgraded an existing webcam on the Southwest Rift Zone of Mauna Loa.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:57:35 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">e5352a8d-13cb-4f23-8001-5177f535c0b5</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Hydrothermal deposits record climate changes in Yellowstone</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/hydrothermal-deposits-record-climate-changes-yellowstone?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered if Yellowstone’s hydrothermal system is affected by the amount of precipitation or the annual temperature? It turns out that some hydrothermal deposits can be used to “read” how regional climate has changed over time!</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">aa94a6bc-9143-49ab-bb40-6f2d27707909</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — Magnetics, magma, and monitoring: new technology for old questions</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-magnetics-magma-and-monitoring-new-technology-old-questions?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Earth’s magnetic field surrounds us every second of the day, everywhere on the planet. Anyone who has picked up a pocket compass and seen the magnetic needle quickly align itself has seen the action of this ever-present invisible field. But can we harness the magnetic field to forecast volcanic activity? Emerging technology in the field of “quantum” science may aid us in doing so.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:57:21 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">2fd0b4be-26cf-4c09-880c-db76f814eb65</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Monument Geyser Basin: a unique vapor-dominated thermal area in Yellowstone National Park</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/monument-geyser-basin-a-unique-vapor-dominated-thermal-area-yellowstone?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Just south of Norris Geyser Basin is a little-visited thermal area called Monument Geyser Basin. The “monuments” there are unique in Yellowstone’s above-water hydrothermal areas and resemble the “black smoker” deposits found at the bottom of the ocean.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">36df9ffe-d5bd-4b07-9331-ad5bf4904b3e</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>A beginner&#039;s guide to dating (rocks)</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/a-beginners-guide-dating-rocks?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Geologists study the rock record to understand how our world came to be and to try to determine what geologic events might occur in the future. The field of geochronology provides the means for geologists to know when these past events took place.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 8 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">3b79c2ac-85e4-430f-8643-263c9eb4b490</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — STEM and suction solutions at HVO</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-stem-and-suction-solutions-hvo?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In the educational system, encouraging STEM curriculum prepares students for future careers in STEM fields. In this “Volcano Watch” article, we’ll describe how aspects of STEM are applied at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), using a specific example of field engineering work.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 4 Apr 2024 16:42:06 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">30585e52-ba0a-434a-8064-6fa342bb170f</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>The 1959 Madison Slide, Part 2: Recovery and remediation</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/1959-madison-slide-part-2-recovery-and-remediation?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Mitigating the effects of the 1959 Madison Slide required a complex response of federal, local, and private organizations. The joint efforts stabilized what could have been a secondary disaster of a flood following the Hebgen Lake earthquake.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 1 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">3594576f-062d-4044-89ae-ddd207d0d4db</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — Using acoustic signals to identify the start of 2022 Mauna Loa eruption</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-using-acoustic-signals-identify-start-2022-mauna-loa-eruption?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>The 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa occurred late in the evening of November 27th. The eruption was preceded by intense earthquake activity about half an hour prior to glowing lava seen on USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) webcams. How does HVO narrow down the precise time that the eruption started?&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:33:56 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">c9c8c94e-296d-47d4-9231-79d649583b7c</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Photo and Video Chronology — Quiet at Kīlauea summit on March 21, 2024</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/photo-and-video-chronology-quiet-kilauea-summit-march-21-2024?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>On March 21, 2024, HVO geologists made a routine visit to check on equipment at the summit of Kīlauea.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:45:15 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">8438ea3d-3904-4a9b-9f5f-327db2d3f162</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>The 1959 Madison Slide, Part 1: A deadly consequence of the Hebgen Lake Earthquake</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/1959-madison-slide-part-1-a-deadly-consequence-hebgen-lake-earthquake?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>As the ground started shaking due to the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake, a mountain in Madison Canyon collapsed, devastating the area and causing numerous fatalities. The effects of that landslide are still evident today.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">aa015f5d-2836-49b5-b0d2-dff552729b9c</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — Establishing a Nascent Monitoring Program on Pico Basile Volcano, Equatorial Guinea</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-establishing-a-nascent-monitoring-program-pico-basile-volcano?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>In 2012, steam began to rise from beneath the cracked concrete of a telecommunication station at the summit of Pico Basile volcano on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, in western Africa. The steaming lasted several days and extended to two nearby summit craters.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:04:08 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">5f501b27-9019-43e2-9d05-c8404bae2ad1</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Exploring 140 years of water chemistry research in Yellowstone National Park</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/exploring-140-years-water-chemistry-research-yellowstone-national-park?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Yellowstone’s waters have been a subject of intense study for well over a century. A new database is now available summarizing water chemistry results that date to the 1880s!</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">a392c372-a862-41fd-b6ba-33ff9b0fb390</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — What was an emergency manager doing at a scientific conference?</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-what-was-emergency-manager-doing-a-scientific-conference?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>On the Island of Hawaiʻi, frequent eruptions foster a close relationship between the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency (HCCDA). HVO monitors the active volcanoes and their associated hazards; HCCDA alerts and protects communities from impacts of volcanic events.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:55:24 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">584fb5c6-3efe-41b6-94e9-734b53743c81</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Small talk: Using tiny pockets of melt in crystals to understand magmatic processes in Yellowstone</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/small-talk-using-tiny-pockets-melt-crystals-understand-magmatic-processes?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Scientists often strive for a big-picture approach to understanding a given problem. Sometimes, this big-picture thinking requires first zooming into the microscopic level.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">d4b287ee-2efb-4067-a47a-44788a3f3f48</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — Hawaii represented at the Cities on Volcanoes conference in Antigua, Guatemala</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-hawaii-represented-cities-volcanoes-conference-antigua?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>In February, the volcanological community gathered for the 12th edition of Cities on Volcanoes (COV12), a conference of the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI).&nbsp;</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 7 Mar 2024 15:56:24 EST</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">7f440de6-8452-49dc-ba48-54783467081e</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>At Beryl Spring, roads and thermal features don’t play well together</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/beryl-spring-roads-and-thermal-features-dont-play-well-together?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Road construction is a challenge in Yellowstone for a variety of reasons, including the abundant hydrothermal activity. This challenge is especially acute at Beryl Spring.</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 4 Mar 2024 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>  <dc:creator>mpoland@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">48c8ad70-c2d4-4097-a280-a03ca05fa756</guid>    <author>mpoland@usgs.gov (mpoland@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Volcano Watch — Kīlauea intrusion was a textbook example of dike propagation</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-kilauea-intrusion-was-a-textbook-example-dike-propagation?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>From January 31 to February 3, 2024, a magma intrusion into Kīlauea’s flank, southwest of the summit caldera, was the focus of attention at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).</p>]]></description>  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:28:31 EST</pubDate>  <dc:creator>kmulliken@usgs.gov</dc:creator>  <guid isPermaLink="false">e7c51175-b36e-4b10-9d28-6e5d4187abaf</guid>    <author>kmulliken@usgs.gov (kmulliken@usgs.gov)</author>  <source url="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/398/news/feed">U.S. Geological Survey</source></item><item>  <title>Hydrothermal puzzles in the lakes of Lower Geyser Basin</title>  <link>https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/hydrothermal-puzzles-lakes-lower-geyser-basin?utm_source=comms&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=news</link>  <description><![CDATA[<p>Sediment from the bottoms of lakes in Yellowstone contain records of past changes to the landscape—including how hydrothermal activity, vegetation, and climate in Lower Geyser Basin have evolved over time. 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