Recent weeks have seen a noticeable uptick in volcanic activity across America, raising eyebrows…and a few heart rates. From underwater rumbles off the Oregon coast to lava flows in Hawaii and seismic swarms in Alaska, experts say it’s all part of the natural (but dramatic) rhythm of Earth.
In Hawaii, Kilauea Volcano has seen intermittent summit activity, most recently on July 9, with lava briefly reappearing in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has kept the volcano at a “Watch” alert level, with an “Orange” aviation code, noting ongoing inflation and minor earthquakes beneath the surface.