Hawai'i Volcano Blog
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Did Aerial Bombing Stop the 1935 Mauna Loa Lava Flow?
Whether or not the bombing was effective remains a controversial topic today.
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Nov. 23, 2017
On Nov. 22, a magnitude-3.4 earthquake occurred west of Kīlauea’s summit.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: What is new Land at Kīlauea’s Ocean Entry Called?
A few years ago, “bench” was the common term, but geologists now prefer another word.
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Nov. 16, 2017
Kīlauea Volcano’s flows do not pose an immediate threat to nearby communities.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Saddle Road Drive Reveals Outstanding Volcanic Geology
Hawaiʻi Island’s Saddle Road showcases some outstanding volcanic geology.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Big Lava Outbreaks Near Vent, Coast
Small surface breakouts were observed on the delta and breakouts were also active upslope on the coastal plain.
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Nov. 9, 2017
Kīlauea Volcano’s summit lava lake level has fluctuated between about 92 and 112 feet.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Magma – What’s hot and What’s not
What’s the real scoop on magma temperatures?
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Nov. 2, 2017
During the past week, the East Rift Zone lava flow remained active
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Threat Rankings of Nation’s Geologically Young Volcanoes
Find out what the national ranking of volcano threat levels mean.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Lava Flows Seen Above and Below the Pali
The crew discovered a handful of pahoehoe outbreaks just below the Pali on the coastal flats and also saw a small amount of lava entering the ocean
Volcano Watch: Maps Identify Lava Inundation Zones for Mauna Loa
An eruption on Mauna Loa is not imminent, but it will erupt again someday. When it does, many people, including emergency responders, will need to know which areas are threatened with lava inundation.
New Video on Kīlauea’s Summit Eruption Now Online
USGS has produced a documentary to tell the story of the eruption, and to share imagery of the inaccessible lava lake with the public.
Mauna Loa Lookout Improvements Scheduled
During the project, the 11.3-mile road will remain open for pedestrians and bicyclists, but vehicles can only go as far as a designated parking area five miles below Mauna Loa Lookout.
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Oct. 12, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Huge Lava Outbreak in Royal Gardens
A huge outbreak on the Pali in Royal Gardens covers nearly the entire slope.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Modeling Kīlauea Volcano a Century Ago
How did scientists capture aerial views of Kīlauea Volcano’s summit caldera six years before the first airplane overflight? Well, go fly a kite!
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Oct. 5, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Part of Lava Delta Collapses
A small piece of the Kamokuna delta finally collapsed into the sea this week.
Hawai‘i Volcano Watch: Legacy of Mount St. Helens 1980 Eruption Still Defies Perfect Solution
The 1980 eruption began with an enormous landslide, released as a series of massive blocks of rock and ice from the volcano.
