Tina Neal: The Extraordinary 2018 Eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, Hawaii

In the annual Roslyn Silver ’27 Science Lecture, Tina Neal describes the intense volcanic unrest and 2018 eruption at one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and the highest-threat volcano in the United States, Kīlauea Volcano on the Island of Hawaii. Historically unprecedented rates of lava effusion destroyed hundreds of structures while 40 km away at the volcano’s summit, damaging earthquakes continued for months as the summit progressively collapsed before scientist’s astonished eyes. Neal shares highlights of the science behind the volcanic event and the complex incident response, a multi-agency effort to keep people safe.

Recorded on April 9, 2019 at Barnard College. Co-Sponsored by Pembroke Center Associates of the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women at Brown University.

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