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In this week’s Volcano Watch, the HVO describes how communication techniques with the media and the public have evolved over the last 25 years.

The current eruption of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō along Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone reaches its 32nd anniversary on Jan. 3.

“Dialogue about how to cope with Kīlauea’s June 27 flow is healthy and important, but should be done in full awareness of how lava flows in Hawaiʻi work.”

“The fact that nothing has been done in the past to divert the lava is not a reason that we should not now solve this problem by attempting anything within our mental and technological abilities.”

Volcano Awareness Month was first proclaimed by Mayor Billy Kenoi in 2010.

This week’s Volcano Watch shows how certain aspects of the Kalapana lava flow shed some light onto the current June 27 lava flow.

Scientists from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory describe how the same volcano can act in very different ways.

With the front of the June 27 Kilauea lava flow remaining stalled, scientists from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory look ahead to the future of the current flow.

“The HDOT needs strong leadership to push several stalled projects, such as the Queen Kaahumanu Highway widening phase 2 and the final east side Daniel K. Inouye Highway phase, forward.”

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists explain why the June 27 Kilauea lava flow could last for years.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory gives a detailed timeline on how the June 27 lava flow has flowed, and sometimes stopped, in its path towards Pāhoa.

Scientists describe the unpredictable nature of the June 27 lava flow and why it can create confusion.

Twitter Sports’ findings, released Wednesday, show the popularity of NFL teams based on who social media network users in each county chose to follow.

In this week’s Volcano Watch, an update is given on the status of the June 27 lava flow, as well as Mauna Loa’s activity.

As people in Puna prepare for the June 27 lava flow, the HVO reminds people to also prepare for the potential of a large earthquake with the Great Hawai`i Shake Out, happening on Oct. 16.

“The National Park Service actions will undoubtedly affect future economic growth in North Kona as a result.”

In its weekly article, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explains how a lava flow can stall and whether it can still affect the Puna area.

“We also encourage Puna residents to stay informed about the June 27th lava flow. As stated in last week’s Volcano Watch article, while we are hoping for the best, we must also plan for the worst.”

Recent news from Oahu that its HPOWER incinerator was running short of rubbish prompted a Hawaii County official to say that wouldn’t happen to the incinerator the administration wants to build here. That’s questionable.

“Mahalo to all of the employees of the County of Hawai`i who helped with hurricane relief efforts by collecting and donating 809 pounds of food, water, and supplies for Kokua Puna.”