Discussion
LETTER: Commercial Operations on Maunakea
“In these times of turmoil on Maunakea, it seems that commercial tour operators on the mountain easily become a target for criticism, being seen as ‘users’ of the mountain.”
VOLCANO WATCH: Is Earth’s Neighbor Volcanically Active?
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses whether or not Earth’s neighbor, Venus, has active volcanoes.
LETTER: Kapu Aloha Shows Us a Positive Way Forward
“If Kapu Aloha tells us anything, it’s that we’re all connected…”
LETTER: Thirty Meter Telescope Protests
“The governor’s proposed changes to the stewardship of Mauna Kea offended both the protesters and the individuals who’ve helped preserve this sensitive area.”
VOLCANO WATCH: Unraveling Hawaiian Volcano Histories
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses how map and newspaper archives help to unravel the eruptive histories of Hawaiian volcanoes.
VOLCANO WATCH: Halema’uma’u Lava Lake of Old
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the Halema‘uma‘u lava lake.
OP-ED: Future Not So Bright for Renewable Energy
“Things are heading in the right direction but we need to keep moving. Any further delay will place our renewable energy future – and projects like these – in jeopardy.”
VOLCANO WATCH: National Earthquake Information Center
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses what the National Earthquake Information Center in Colorado has to do with Hawai’i.
VOLCANO WATCH: International Team Visits Hawai’i
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory talks about an international team visiting Hawai’i to study volcanic impacts.
VOLCANO WATCH: Lava Lakes Beyond Earth
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses lava lakes beyond earth.
VOLCANO WATCH: Kilauea’s Restless Nature
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the restless nature of Kilauea Volcano, according to recent activity.
VOLCANO WATCH: Mauna Loa Restlessness Continues
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses continued unrest below Mauna Loa.
VOLCANO WATCH: Volcanic Ash Lands at Jaggar Museum
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses volcanic ash traveling to the Jagger Museum with south winds.
LETTER: ‘Mutually Agreeable Plan’ on TMT Needed
“Mauna Kea’s telescopes have contributed 92 million dollars of direct economic impact in Hawai’i County per year. “
VOLCANO WATCH: Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the history of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
VOLCANO WATCH: Keeling Curve Recognized
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses Mauna Loa Observatory and the Keeling Curve.
VOLCANO WATCH: Pu’u ‘Ō’ō Still Active
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses June 27 lava flow activity coming near Pu’u ‘Ō’ō.
VOLCANO WATCH: Tsunami Awareness Month
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory talks about past tsunamis in celebration of Tsunami Awareness Month.
LETTER: Call for TMT Moratorium ‘Grandstanding’
“I strongly believe OHA Trustee Apo’s call to place a temporary moratorium on the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope is pure and simple grandstanding.”
VOLCANO WATCH: Comparing Lava Flows
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory compares the Kalapana and June 27 lava flows, providing perspective on lava advancement.
