Hawai'i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: This week marks 65 years since Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption
In recognition of this historic event, we look back at the eruption and compare it to what happened in 2018.
Thurston Lava Tube at VNP Reopened to Public
Thurston Lava Tube in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has officially reopened to the public after the eruption of Kilauea shut it down for over a year.
Chemical Analyses Shed Light on Possible Origins of Island Ash Deposits
The origin(s) of volcanic ash deposits on the Island of Hawai‘i have been an enigma, especially those found on and between Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.
Volcano Watch: Endangered Plant Survives Volcanic Hotspot, but is Challenged by Invasive Species
While there used to be over 4,000 individual Portulaca plants in the Puhimau thermal area in 1983, there are now fewer than 30 naturally occurring individuals.
VNP to Host Community ‘Talk Story’ on the Future of the Great Crack
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is looking for input from the community on the future of the Great Crack.
Efforts to Protect VNP from ROD Ongoing
The 1,000th ‘Ōhi‘a tree within Volcanoes National Park was tested for the presence of fungi that causes Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death, or ROD.
Volcano Watch: Geologists Rock!
The general approach to using geologic data on a volcano is to reconstruct how the volcano formed. We then use this information to model or forecast how the volcano could behave in the future.
Upgrades Coming to Kīlauea Visitor Center at VNP
Kīlauea Visitor Center in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is scheduled for a major air conditioning system installation.
Volcano Watch: People and Jobs at HVO, Part 3: The Shaky Work of HVO Seismologists
The on-duty seismologist tracks earthquake activity each day and must be ready to respond to hazardous earthquakes or to significant changes in seismic activity at our volcanoes.
Video: Time-lapse of Clouds Over Kīlauea Iki Crater
National Parks Service volunteer Janice Wei captured a mesmerizing sky just after sunrise over Kīlauea Iki Overlook in Volcanoes National Park.
Volcano Watch: HVO People and Jobs, Part 3–Gas Geochemistry Work Stinks!
Volcanic gases give clues about volcanic processes, even when no lava is erupting.
Volcano Watch: HVO People and Jobs, Part 2: Who and what is the Scientist-in-Charge?
This past week, 52 small-magnitude earthquakes were recorded beneath the upper elevations of Mauna Loa.
Volcano Watch: People and Jobs at HVO, Part 1: What on Earth is a Geodesist?
Geodesy is primarily concerned with precise measurements of the earth.
Volcano Watch: Scientists Look to Hawaiian Chants for Mention of Past Crater Lakes
This week’s edition dives into Hawaiian lore on a search for knowledge.
Danish Researcher Helps HVO Understand Kīlauea’s Explosive Eruptions
Dr. Johanne (Jo) Schmith joined the ranks of the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) in June to study some deposits of past Kīlauea explosionsDr. Johanne (Jo) Schmith joined the ranks of the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) in June to study some deposits of past Kīlauea explosions.
An Important Point: Measuring the Volcano’s Shape with High Precision GNSS
When you think of GPS, what typically comes to mind?
VOLCANO WATCH: HVO announces Volcano Awareness Month programs for January 2020
Volcano Awareness Month, held every January since 2010, is one way that residents can learn more about the volcanoes that both inspire and concern us all.
No Significant Changes in Kīlauea Volcano
Kīlauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at normal. Updates for Kīlauea are now issued monthly.
Volcano Watch: HVO scientists mentor STEM students at national diversity conference
As a student, it is an invaluable experience to see examples of and interact with successful professionals that look like you.
Hilo’s Close Call During the 1881 Mauna Loa Lava Flow
Over the last two centuries, six lava flows erupted from Mauna Loa’s Northeast Rift Zone and advanced toward Hilo.
