HILO, Hawai'i
Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are geared up to record a
"slow earthquake" expected under Kilauea volcano within the next few days.
Earthquakes occur when two masses of rock within the earth move against one
another along a fault, usually with a sudden, powerful jolt. Scientists
have no way to predict when ordinary earthquakes will happen, such as the
Oct. 15 temblors that caused an estimated $200 million in damages.
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