Hawai'i Volcano Blog
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Completed Archive Inspires New Column
An archive of Volcano Watch articles are now available to view online.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Stunning Activity in Puʻu ʻŌʻō Vent’s Lava Lake
The crew from Paradise Helicopters saw stunning activity in the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent’s lava lake during a Jan. 25 overflight
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Why Do Some Earthquakes Have Negative Depths?
For Hawai‘i earthquake depths, the zero point is now sea level. Positive depths indicate downward from sea level, and negative depths indicate upward from sea level.
Volcano Overflight: Big Pali Flow
A quarter-mile flow sent steams of lava rolling downhill on Thursday, Jan. 11, starting out as pahoehoe and ending at the bottom in huge clinkers aʻa flows
Keeping Informed about Hawaiian Volcanoes is the First Step to Preparedness
there are several ways that Hawai‘i residents, visitors, and public safety officials, as well as volcano fans around the globe, can follow what’s happening at Hawaiian volcanoes.
Volcano Activity Update: Jan. 11, 2018
No earthquakes were reported on Hawaii Island during the past week.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: What Makes the Lava Lake in Halema‘uma‘u Rise and Fall?
Scientists have been closely observing the lava lake behavior and gathering data.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Puʻu ʻŌʻō Celebrates 35th Birthday With ‘Extreme Activity’
The crew of Paradise Helicopters conducted an overflight on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, the day after Puʻu ʻŌʻō’s 35th birthday.
Volcano Activity Updates: Jan. 4, 2018
The East Rift Zone lava flow remains active with scattered breakouts on the pali and coastal plain.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: HVO Looks Forward to 2018
Learn more about Hawaiian volcanoes in January during Volcano Awareness Month.
Lyman Museum Presents ‘Pele’s Dance Across Lower Puna’
Learn the story of the historic 1955 lava flow that swept across lower Puna for 88 days.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Lava Lake Revealed
For the first time in two months, the Paradise Helicopters’ crew was able to access the lava lake at Puʻu ʻŌʻō.
Volcano Activity Update: Dec. 28, 2017
The 61g flows do not pose an immediate threat to nearby communities.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Happy Birthday Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō! A Look Back at 2017
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō on Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone turns 35 on Jan. 3.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Pulama Pali Flows Continue
Huge outbreaks within a mile of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent sent tons of lava downslope over the Pulama Pali.
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Dec. 21, 2017
The East Rift Zone remains active with scattered breakouts but no ocean entry.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Evolving Tube Network Blocked and Diverted Lava
Lava erupting from Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō has not entered the ocean in the last month.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Lava Encroaches on Last Residence in Royal Gardens
“A veritable plethora of lava flows are rolling down Pulama Pali—breakouts from the 61G flow, which began nearly a year-and-a-half ago.”
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Dec. 14, 2017
Three earthquakes were detected on Hawai‘i Island during the past week.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Progress Can Be Slow But Adds Up
Where do we stand today with the big-picture knowledge of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa?
