Meetings held on lava flow advancing on Pahoa
In response to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s news release that Kīlauea’s June 27th lava flow could become a concern
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Volcano Watch
How do volcanoes affect the weather and climate?
Topography indisputably influences the weather—that’s why precipitation is so much greater on the windward side of the island. But how much did Hawai‘i’s topography influence Iselle? Hurricane Iselle weakened to a tropical storm just as it reached the island, but still managed to make landfall. As it did, the bulk of the storm stalled on the east flank of Mauna Loa, but its weakened upper parts continued moving westward.
Read MoreKilauea lava lake dropped in 1923
The lava lake deep within Kilauea’s currently active summit vent is known for being a bit capricious. It is not
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Kalapana lava delta collapsed last week
The Puhi-o-Kalaikini lava delta in Kalapana abruptly shed its western edge last week – no injuries or deaths this time. The Puhi-o-Kalaikini lava delta, which will be four months old later this month, currently stretches along the coast for about 1 km (0.6 miles) and protrudes about 150 m (490 ft) or so out from the pre-eruption coastline. Its surface area is about 9.3 hectares (23 acres).
Read MoreRespect coastal entry hazards and stay alive
Humans seem to have a limited ability to remember disasters. Some researchers who study disaster preparedness and risk mitigation speculate
Read MoreRevisiting Kilauea's 1934 eruption
Seventy-six years ago this week—on October 8, 1934—a 33-day-long eruption in Halema`uma`u Crater came to an end. This eruption began
Read MoreBook offers global view of volcanoes
There’s a new volcanology book available from a Hawai`i-based volcanologist, the first in almost 40 years. Volcanoes: A Global Perspective
Read MorePushing the volcano monitoring envelope
Like other volcano observatories, HVO devotes most of its resources to volcano monitoring, using time-tested methods that have been found
Read MoreIs That an Accelerometer in Your Pocket?
Thanks to relatively recent advances in technology, many portable digital devices now have accelerometers embedded in them. As can be
Read MoreDealing with Hazards is a Risky Business
Volcanic hazards come in many forms. The most common hazards for Hawai‘i include earthquakes, lava flows, and wide-ranging vog. What
Read MoreNetQuakes Offer Community Partnering in Seismic Monitoring
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:37 a.m., Hawaii Standard Time: “Uh. Oh, oh. Did you feel that? It felt like an
Read MoreEarth has just a handful of long-lived lava lakes
What volcanic locale do the following characteristics describe? (1) A persistent lava pond within a deep pit crater, just below
Read MoreLava takes 'two steps forward, one step backward'
Lava advances in “two steps forward, one step backward†style Long-time Kilauea Volcano watchers know the drill when the supply
Read MoreFor volcanoes, acting locally causes effects globally
A visit to Kilauea can bring a sense of awe and appreciation for the earth’s volcanoes. Over the past weeks,
Read MoreGeologists date charcoal to reveal volcano secrets
The key to unlocking the geologic secrets of a volcano’s future is its past. The further back we can peer
Read MoreWebcam revamp makes lava views safely available
Lava in Kîlauea’s summit vent creates a nighttime glow that can be safely observed from the Jaggar Museum overlook in
Read MoreHow do recent earthquakes fit into the Kilauea puzzle?
During the past two weeks, two noteworthy earthquakes struck Kilauea Volcano’s south flank. While the south flank is among the
Read MoreKilauea observes seasonal celebrations volcano style
The holiday season is once more upon us, with the solstice arriving at 2:04 a.m. Hawaiian Standard Time on Sunday,
Read MoreRoyal Gardens is no stranger to lava flows
Royal Gardens subdivision was back in the news again this past week as a lava flow from the July 21
Read MorePerched lava channel elevates the flows
Despite the potential hazards, the ongoing eruption from Kilauea’s east rift zone is a remarkable and fascinating sight. It is
Read MoreRift zones act up on Father's Day
The rift zones of Hawaiian volcanoes are long strips 1-2 miles wide in which eruptions can occur. They radiate from
Read MoreCO2: Humans vs. Volcanoes
People who are fortunate enough to live in or visit Hawai`i, or even those who have seen the right television
Read MoreRevisiting Hawaii's October earthquake
Everybody remembers the shaking. The October 15, 2006 magnitude-6.7 earthquake will also be remembered for the blackouts, damage, and/or closing
Read MorePu`u `O`o wraps up 24th year of eruption
January 3 will mark the 24th anniversary of Kilauea’s longest rift-zone eruption in the last 600 years, but some people
Read MoreAppearances count in volcano monitoring
When asked to recite the most important volcano monitoring methods, volcanologists will invariably include seismic monitoring, deformation monitoring, and gas
Read MoreLava views improve, but beware bench collapse
The sunny days we have been having lately are a welcome relief from the seemingly endless rains that dominated the
Read MoreKeeping selenium in balance
A stroll through any local health food store will reveal dozens of vitamin and mineral supplements lining the shelves. An
Read MoreKilauea’s tube system springs a few leaks
In recent weeks, new lava flows have broken out from the active lava tube system between the Pu`u `O`o vent
Read MoreStudent discovers new Kilauea facts
A two-part Volcano Watch in late January presented evidence for large explosions from Kilauea. Ash rose into, or even above,
Read MoreStudying 'hot stuff' at Kilauea
Among the scientists who study volcanoes, the petrologists are the ones who do detailed studies of the “hot stuff” in
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