#lava flow
Volcano Watch — Taking Kīlauea’s Temperature
Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples over the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit—and things have been “heating up.”
Pair of lava fountains on display as fourth episode of current Kīlauea eruption continues
The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Dec. 23 entered its fourth eruptive episode on Jan. 15 and continues this morning. Activity is concentrated at two lava fountains in southwest Kaluapele that have each built up a cone and have associated lava flows.
Overflight at Mauna Loa shows migration of lava from summit into the Northeast Rift Zone
The first flight over the volcano was conducted at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday and it confirmed that the eruption of Mauna Loa has migrated from the summit to the Northeast Rift Zone.
Swarm of 50 small earthquakes occur beneath Kīlauea summit over three hours
A seismic swarm of approximately 50 small earthquakes was reported over a three hour period, beginning at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, beneath the Kīlauea summit, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Puna Lava Series: This House Was More Than Just a Home
From the air, we could not pinpoint the exact location of her childhood home. The place she was born and raised, where her mother lived alone…
Gabbard Praises Hawaiʻi Leaders for Lava Flow Response
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard today honored Hawaiʻi County leaders Mayor Billy Kenoi and Civil Defense Director Darryl Oliveira for their work in response to the June 27th lava flow in Puna on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi during an address before the US House of Representatives today.
Federal Disaster Assistance Requested as Lava Advances
Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed a request seeking federal assistance through a Presidential Disaster Declaration to supplement local emergency efforts in response to the Kīlauea lava flow on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Contingency Plans Underway as Lava Threat Monitored
The Department of Education yesterday announced work to build a $9 million alternate site for elementary students in preparation for lava to eventually cross Pahoa’s highway 130.
Emergency Proclamation Issued as Kīlauea Lava Flow Advances
Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed an emergency proclamation as a lava flow from the Kīlauea Volcano advances toward Highway 130 near Pāhoa on Hawaiʻi Island.
Classic Hawaiian Drinks
If you’re picturing yourself on a white sand island with beautiful, azure waters, then you must be thinking of Maui. Hawaiian drinks are fruity, tropical, and well, classically Hawaiian. Here’s a list of our favorite tropical drinks that are either inspired by the Islands or found at your favorite Hawaiian bar and restaurant! Blue Hawaii […]
