Experiences in a volcano observatory

Jaggar TA. 1921. Experiences in a volcano observatory. Natural History. 21(4):337-355

Jaggar gives a brief, popular account of the work of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the activity of Kilauea and Mauna Loa. He delivers an eloquent brief on the challenges and rewards of the study of active volcanism. The paper contains superb photos of dome fountains grading into large glass bubbles. [Cf. Perret, 1911.]

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Journal Article
Authors
Jaggar, Thomas
Units
HAVO
Keywords
Dome fountain, Geophysics, Halemaumau Crater, Hawaii (Big Island), Hawaiian Volcano Observatory HI, Kilauea Volcano, Lava Lake, Mauna Loa, Physical Sciences, Volcanoes, Volcanology/Geothermal

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