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VOLCANO WATCH: ‘Moody’ Kīlauea Volcano
Scientists from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory describe how the same volcano can act in very different ways.
VOLCANO WATCH: Forecasting Future of June 27 Lava Flow
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.
LETTER: Transparency Needed in Gov. Ige’s DOT Leadership
“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.”
VOLCANO WATCH – Understanding the June 27 Kīlauea Lava Flow
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists explain why the June 27 Kilauea lava flow could last for years.
VOLCANO WATCH – Lava Flow Slows and Surges
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.
VOLCANO WATCH – Start-and-Stop Nature of June 27 Lava Flow
Scientists describe the unpredictable nature of the June 27 lava flow and why it can create confusion.
BLOG: 49ers Most Followed Team in Hawai’i County
Twitter Sports’ findings, released Wednesday, show the popularity of NFL teams based on who social media network users in each county chose to follow.
VOLCANO WATCH – Kahuku Pali Reveals Clues About Mauna Loa
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.
VOLCANO WATCH – Earthquake, Lava Preparedness Important
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.
LETTER: Don’t Hassle Development in North Kona
“The National Park Service actions will undoubtedly affect future economic growth in North Kona as a result.”
VOLCANO WATCH: Understanding a Lava Flow
In its weekly article, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explains how a lava flow can stall and whether it can still affect the Puna area.
VOLCANO WATCH – HVO, Civil Defense Team to Track Lava Flow
“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.”
ANALYSIS: Rubbish Shortage Shows Flaw in Incineration Plan
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.
LETTER: Councilman Onishi Offers Thanks for Kokua Puna Efforts
“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.”
VOLCANO WATCH: How Volcanoes Affect Hurricanes
It appears that Mauna Loa did have an impact on Tropical Storm Iselle, but only as a large mountain and not as an active, degassing volcano.
LETTER: Senator Critical of Puna Election Handling
“Not only is it is physically impossible for these voters to get to a polling station, but the majority of these voters aren’t even aware that the decision has been made to reschedule the election in the first place.”
VOLCANO WATCH: Hawai‘i Island Still Rocks
Hawaii was listed among the 16 states facing the highest risk for earthquakes.
ANALYSIS: ‘Ban’ on Trucking Rubbish to West Hawaii is a Myth
The administration’s plan for waste reduction could be a costly endeavor considering the alternative, which hasn’t been fully explored.
VOLCANO WATCH: Get The Scoops On US Volcanoes
You can sign in at the website for the Volcano Notification Service to receive automatic email notifications when there is a change in the level of activity at all US volcanoes.
VOLCANO WATCH: Kilauea Trends Observed by Missionaries
Early Missionaries to Hawaii were the first to note that lava flows were often preceded by lava draining from Kilauea’s summit crater.
