Hawai'i Volcano Blog
Volcano Activity Update: March 2, 2017
On Monday, Feb. 27, at 4:34 p.m. HST, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 4.9 miles west-northwest of the Mauna Kea summit.
Hirono Introduces Bill to Strengthen Volcano Monitoring
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and other senators introduced legislation to improve volcano monitoring and early warning capabilities.
Remotely Measuring the Temperature of Kīlauea Lava
One of the most important characteristics of active lava is its eruption temperature.
Volcano Overflight: New Surface Flows, Ongoing Lava Firehose
Developments over the past week are a veritable plethora of new surface flows both on the coastal plain, as well as a short distance above the top of the Pali…
USGS Reminds Hikers to Use Caution in Ocean Entry Area
Visitors need to be aware of the following reminders…
NASA Practices for Mars Mission on Kīlauea Volcano
A simulated Mars landing mission unfolded on Kīlauea Volcano for two weeks in September 2016.
Volcano Overflight: Lava Firehose Continues!
The firehose lava at the ocean entry was very visible, affording the Paradise Helicopters crew its best shots since it began last New Year’s Eve.
NASA Simulates Future Satellite Images Above Hawaii Volcanoes
From late January through February 2017, NASA is conducting this high-altitude airborne remote sensing data collection campaign over the State of Hawai‘i.
Coast Guard Responds to Illegal Lava-Viewing Charters
The spot where lava meets the ocean is one of the most dangerous park areas because it could potentially collapse, sending dangerous projectiles into the air.
Kīlauea: Home to First Volcano Observatory in U.S.
The story of HVO goes back to 1909, when a geologist named Thomas A. Jaggar visited Kīlauea for the first time.
Kamokuna Sea Cliff ‘Could Collapse With No Warning’
Potential collapse of the sea cliff poses an extreme danger to anyone in the closed area on land, as well as to boats near the ocean entry.
Volcano Overflight: New Lava Outbreak
A new outbreak on the spillway just to the east of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent occurred early last week and continued Thursday morning, Jan. 26.
Exploring USGS Volcano Observatories—Part 4: Yellowstone
This week, we visit the observatory that monitors a volcano that produced some of the largest eruptions known on Earth—Yellowstone!
Volcano Overflight: Lava Lake Revealed
A stunningly clear morning on Thursday, Jan. 19, allowed the Paradise Helicopters crew to access the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, capturing images of a very active lava lake.
Exploring USGS Volcano Observatories—Part 3: California
As part of Volcano Awareness Month, our January Volcano Watch articles are exploring the USGS’ volcano observatories and their connections to Hawai‘i.
Exploring USGS Volcano Observatories—Part 2: Alaska
Hawai‘i may be the most volcanically active state in the U.S., but in terms of sheer numbers of volcanoes, Alaska is the hands-down winner.
Volcano Overflight: Pele Giveth & Taketh Away
The big news of this week was the collapse of the lava delta, which was nearly completely swallowed up by the Pacific Ocean on New Year’s Eve.
How Well Do You Know USGS Volcano Observatories?
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory presents the first in a series about USGS volcano observatories across the country.
New Coastal Lava Viewing Area Due to Delta Collapse
A new lava viewing area has been opened at the Kamokuna ocean entry in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park after a two-day closure caused by a lava delta collapse…
