Overview

• Recent studies have identified a previously unknown magma reservoir within Mauna Loa, offering new possibilities for eruption forecasting.
• Analysis of lava from the 2022 eruption revealed that magma began moving significantly about 70 days before the eruption.
• Geologists detected early warning signs such as small earthquakes and ground deformation months before the 2022 eruption.
• These findings align with observed timelines of volcanic activity, enhancing the accuracy of future eruption forecasts.
• Experts compare volcanic forecasts to weather forecasts, using past data to predict the likelihood of future eruptions.