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Swarm of Quakes Hits Hawaii; Crater Collapse Possible
Mitch Battros
d magnitudes greater than 3 and were felt by nearby residents.
All data so far is consistent with the event being a shallow intrusion of magma. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is watching the situation closely and has deployed field crews to the scene.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has taken the following precautionary measures: Chain of Craters road is closed. Crater Rim Drive is closed between Jaggar museum and the Thurston lava tube parking lot. NPS personnel are sweeping both roads to evacuate visitors.
USGS Quake List: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.php