My Compass is Freaking Out

Scientists have discovered a surprising fact about the Kilauea volcano that’s erupting in Hawaii. It has a magnetic field that goes the opposite direction! The molten rock beneath Kilauea’s caldera contains large amounts of iron, making it a swirling mass of magnets. Your compass would go crazy if you tried to use it there!

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Volcanologists Study Kilauea Volcano

The Kilauea volcano that has been erupting in Hawaii has destroyed over 45 homes and buildings and caused thousands of people to evacuate. But volcanologists are getting the chance of a lifetime to study the volcano, its lava flow patterns, and how to make better predictions about future eruptions. Learning the warning signs could save many lives!

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