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On November 28, 2022, Mauna Loa, 
the world's largest active volcano, erupted.

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This was the first time Mauna Loa has erupted since 1984.

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Located on Hawaii's Big Island,

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the volcano began spewing ash and debris after a series of earthquakes.

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NOAA satellites captured the eruption,

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lava flow, ash plum, and sulfur dioxide emissions.

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Imagery from GOES-17 and GOES-18 helped NOAA's National Weather Service

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monitor the eruption and volcanic plumes in near real-time.

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This data allowed forecasters to observe the hottest areas

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of the lava field and emissions of ash and vapor.

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NOAA-20 and Suomi NPP captured imagery of the eruption at night.

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NOAA satellites monitored sulfur dioxide emissions from Mauna Loa,

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which can create airborne health hazards and case damage to crops.

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Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times since 1893,

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making it the world's most active volcano.

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When a volcano erupts, NOAA satellites play a crucial role in detecting volcanic activity, alerting nearby communities,

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and monitoring the hazards associated with eruptions.

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Earth From Orbit: Mauna Loa Erupts for First Time Since 1984

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Additional imagery from CIMSS.

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Mauna Loa footage courtesy of USGS.

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