#Mauna Loa Observatory

Research from 2022 Mauna Loa eruption helps predict, understand future eruptions

While researching Mauna Loa’s eruption patterns and lava flows through more satellite data, Ian Flynn is learning what information is needed to understand other volcanoes.

Hirono, Tokuda, Case introduce resolution recognizing history, contributions, and significance of Maunaloa Observatory

The resolution also commemorates the 69th anniversary of the Maunaloa Observatory and honors the cultural significance of Maunaloa itself to the Native Hawaiian community. The Hawaiʻi lawmakers introduced the resolution after the Trump Administration announced its plans to cancel the lease for several National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facilities earlier this year, including an office needed to support the MLO.  

Additional closures of recreation areas as lava continues to flow at Mauna Loa

As lava continues to flow into the Northeast Rift zone from Mauna Loa’s summit caldera, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife has closed additional recreation areas on the mountain. 

What’s for Hawaiʻi in $1.5 trillion spending bill passed by US House?

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a $1.5 trillion measure to fund the federal government for the current FY2022. If approved by the US Senate as expected, the bill will go to President Joe Biden for his expected signature into law.