Hawai'i Volcano Blog
Volcano Overflight: New Lava River Forms
Paradise Helicopters crew with Tropical Visions Video’s photographer/videographer Mick Kalber conducted a volcano flyover at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24.
Assumption About Kīlauea Volcano Proven Wrong
An assumption about Kīlauea’s recent past has been proven wrong—and only in the past couple of months!
Volcano Overflight Reveals ‘Wild Ocean Lava’
Paradise Helicopters crew with Tropical Visions Video’s photographer/videographer Mick Kalber conducted a volcano flyover at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17.
Seabirds Struggle for Survival on Mauna Loa
High on the slopes of Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, a unique Hawaiian seabird struggles for survival.
Volcano Overflight: Big Island Continues to Grow
Paradise Helicopters crew with Tropical Visions Video’s photographer/videographer Mick Kalber conducted a volcano flyover at 6 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2016.
Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory Offers Guidance on Living with Vog
During winter, frequent interruptions of northeasterly trade winds play a leading role in determining where vog from Kīlauea is distributed across the island…
Volcano Overflight Reveals Huge Lava Delta
The lava delta is enormous, Kalber said, with over 20 acres (by some accounts) of new land added to the Big Island.
Helicopter Pilots & Mechanics Crucial to Volcano Monitoring
The skill and observational ability of pilots and the resolve of mechanics maintaining the helicopters, make it possible for HVO staff to work at remote sites…
Volcano Overflights: Laze & ‘Spectacular’ Ocean Entry
All activity is still confined to the Kalapana (eastern) lava delta.
GPS is Critical Tool for Volcano Monitoring
Hawaiʻi’s has a network of over 60 scientific-grade GPS stations operated by scientists at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Volcano Overflight Reveals Plume, Skylight
Paradise Helicopters crew with Tropical Visions Video’s photographer/videographer Mick Kalber conducted a volcano flyover at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016.
Amber Waves of Pele’s Hair?
The lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano is creating a scene remindful of a messy barbershop floor…
Volcano Overflight Reveals New Beaches, Cloud Formations
“Pele continues to form new black sand beaches along the coast near her ocean entries.”
2006 Earthquakes Spurred Monitoring Improvements
A USGS assessment after the 2006 earthquakes recognized the need to integrate more modern digital instruments and analysis systems into HVO’s earthquake monitoring program.
Volcano Flyover Reveals Lava Plume & Skylight
Pele’s plume from the Pu’u ‘O’o vent stretched southeast over the Pali on Thursday morning, as the 61g flow continues unabated.
Why Do Earthquake Magnitudes Sometimes Change?
On Oct. 20, HVO encourages you to take part in the world’s largest earthquake preparedness exercise by practicing “Drop, Cover and Hold On!”
Kamakai‘a Hills: What are They and Why are They There?
Repeated eruptions in the Kamakaiʻa Hills might occur because occasional intrusions of fresh magma drive the older, more evolved magma to the surface.
The Rise and Fall of Kīlauea’s Summit Lava Lake
It’s an exciting and interesting time on Kīlauea—for both the public and the scientists who study the volcano.
Volcano Flyover Reveals New Lava Skylights
The Paradise Helicopters crew with photographer/videographer Mick Kalber aboard conducted another volcano flyover on Sept. 22, which revealed new skylights.
Pele’s Steam Plume More Prominent
The Tropical Visions Video crew aboard Paradise Helicopters conducted a flyover of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Friday, Sept. 16.
