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Explosive Collapse at Kīlauea Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.4 Quake
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse/explosive event at Kīlauea summit occurred at 11:43 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018.
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Top $5M for Hawaiʻi Volcano and Earthquakes
The US Small Business Administration has approved more than $5M in loans for Hawaiʻi businesses and residents impacted by the Kīlauea eruption and earthquakes.
Explosive Eruptions Continue at Kīlauea, 5.4 Quake Overnight
Since the onset of the recent eruptive activity in May, there have been dozens of seismic events that have prompted statements from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
How Much Longer? Seismic Activity at Kīlauea Volcano “Eerie and Unsettling”
For an area that is used to accommodate some 5,000 viewers a day, Ferracane said it has been transformed into what “feels like a ghost town to some degree.” During a recent visit to the Jaggar Museum Overlook, Ferracane said there was a dusting of ash that made the area look like it was “white washed in a coating of flour.”
No Tsunami After Series of Small Earthquakes Off Hamakua Coast
Further analysis separated the earthquakes which were all less than 4.0 in magnitude
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Approaches Fourth Week of Closure
On Sunday, June 3, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattled the summit area at 3:50 p.m., cracking the overlook deck at Jaggar Museum. Over the weekend, the US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported more than 500 earthquakes in a 24-hour period – the most ever measured by HVO scientists.
Methane Rises From Volcano Cracks Creating Blue Flames
Authorities say methane gas can seep into subsurface voids and explode when heated, or as shown in this video, emerge from cracks in the ground several feet away from the lava.
Larger Steam Driven Explosions Possible at Kīlauea Volcano
Authorities reflected upon the eruptive activity in 1924, saying it involved a series of explosions. Scientists say they are in it for the long haul.
Second Summit Quake in Three Hours, No Tsunami Expected
There is no tsunami threat following a second earthquake at the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano in three hours. The first was measured at 4.4, and the…
Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted for Hawai‘i
The disaster declaration means that federal assistance will be available for public facilities damaged by the Kīlauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes.
Increased Earthquake Activity Below Kīlauea Volcano Means Outbreak of Lava Possible
While it is not possible to predict where an outbreak could occur, the area east of Puʻu Oʻo is a possible location.
4.1 Earthquake East of Hawaiʻi Attributed to Bending of Oceanic Plate
The 4.1 earthquake east of Hawaiʻi on Friday night was “likely due to bending of the oceanic plate from the weight of the island” & poses no significant hazard.
4.2 Earthquake Between Maui and Hawai‘i: Likely Caused by Weight of Islands
The 4.2 earthquake early Sunday morning in the ‘Alenuihāhā Channel, was likely due to bending of the oceanic plate from the weight of the island.
5.3 Kīlauea, Hawaiʻi Earthquake Attributed to Settling of Volcano
There is no tsunami expected after a preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake on the south flank of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island reported at 7:01a.m. 6.8.17
No Advisories After 3.1 Hawaiʻi Island Quake
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported at 4:11 a.m. (HST) on Saturday, April 8, 2017 near the Honaunau-Napoopoo region of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 6.5M N. California Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 6.5 M (preliminary magnitude 6.8) earthquake reported off the coast of Northern California at 4:50 a.m. HST on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016.
Kīlauea Lava Flow Continues Dramatic Ocean Entry
Kīlauea continues to erupt at its summit and East Rift Zone with dramatic images from the 61g lava flow which continued to enter the ocean near Kamokuna.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi After 7+ Loyalty Islands Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.6 moment earthquake reported at 3:27 p.m. HST on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 in Southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
Study: Large-Scale Motion Around San Andreas Fault Detected
Understanding interseismic deformation at the San Andreas Fault will improve the quantification of seismic hazards in southern California and beyond.
Three Neighbor Island Quakes Offer Gentle Reminder
Three small quakes nudged the outer islands between March 28 and April 5, offering a gentle reminder that damaging earthquakes are part of Hawaiʻi’s history.
