#2018 kilauea eruption
Volcano Watch: Assembly of volcano scientists to gather in Hilo
Volcano scientists from around the world will gather from Feb. 9-14 in Hilo for the American Geophysical Union Chapman Conference on Caldera-forming Eruptions at Basaltic Volcanoes: Insights and Puzzles from Kīlauea 2018 and Beyond.
Dredging of Hilo’s Wailoa Small Boat Harbor finally underway
Dredging at Wailoa became a critical concern for Hawai‘i Island boaters after the Pohoiki boat ramp was surrounded and cut off by lava during the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano.
200 surveillance cameras to be installed in downtown Pāhoa
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday adopted Resolution 487, which grants $65,000 to the Pāhoa Lava Zone Museum for the purchase, installation and maintenance of 25 new surveillance systems, each consisting of 8 cameras, meant to enhance public safety in the Big Island community.
Volcano Watch – Iceland’s recent eruption a reminder of lava flow hazards
A new eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula began on Jan. 14, threatening the small fishing village of Grindavik.
Third round of Puna Strong grant recipients announced
Grants ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 for an 18-month period were awarded to 10 organizations.
Volcano Watch — Upgrades below the surface
This week’s “Volcano Watch” article focuses on the installation process of newly upgraded seismometers that are used to detect and locate earthquakes.
Some state funding for Kīlauea recovery community grants may be needed for Hawaiʻi County projects
In the second round of grant awards through the Kīlauea Recovery Program, 15 out of the 38 applicants were informed last week that their projects were recommended for funding, but that the grant award would be less than the original request.
Living on Kīlauea — one of world’s most active volcanoes — involves risk, mitigation efforts
The people living in Puna and Hawai’i County understand the risk. Knowing they aren’t in control and can’t stop nature from happening is the first step to becoming resilient in the face of future volcanic eruptions on the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi County Council urges state to help stave off potential homeowners insurance crisis in Puna
Puna residents in lava zones 1 and 2 on the Big Island are now left with just one alternative for homeowners insurance since Universal Property and Casualty decided to get out of the Hawaiʻi market, and costs are skyrocketing.
Big Island Now No. 25 poll results: It will take more than just one solution to restore ocean access in Puna
When asked what Puna’s ocean access priorities were following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, pollsters said it will take more than one solution to address the issue.
Big Island Now poll No. 25: What are ocean access priorities in Puna following 2018 Kīlauea eruption?
With the release of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s draft assessment report of the lava-impacted areas, work to restore roads, waterlines and park facilities will begin mostly likely 2024.
Light at end of tunnel for Puna’s road woes caused by lava from 2018 Kīlauea eruption
Five years after the lava from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption destroyed 32.3 miles of roads, most have not been repaired. But there is hope, with federal funds ready for restoring public roads and grant money going to nonprofits to help restore private roads.
Draft Environmental Assessment released for roads, waterline recovery projects from 2018 Kīlauea eruption
The Puna Road and Waterline Draft Environmental Assessment — for areas inundated by lava during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption — is complete and now available for public review.
5 Pāhoa residents reflect about 2018 Kīlauea lava flow, its impact — and life now
While the business district of Pāhoa came dangerously close to being devoured by lave during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, it was spared. But the town and its people were left reeling. Five residents talk about life then and now.
Recovery frustratingly slow from 2018 Kīlauea eruption, but continues five years later
Recovery efforts have been frustratingly slow on all fronts during the nearly five years since the catastrophic Kīlauea eruption ended in September 2018, leaving a big wake of destruction. But work and property buyouts continue five years later.
Volcano Watch: Calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between at Kīlauea summit
Since that 2018 activity, Kīlauea has experienced nearly constant change with distinct episodes of calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between.
Fisherman’s wife says studies are done; time to reopen ocean access to Pohoiki boat ramp
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is proposing dredging and excavating most of the volcanic debris from the 2018 Kilauea eruption that landlocked the boat ramp, severely curtailing fishing, emergency services and other commercial, recreational and food subsistence activities that previously relied on ocean access there.
Community invited to online meeting about dredging at Pohoiki boat ramp on Big Island
The state is hosting an online public meeting Wednesday to discuss the draft environmental assessment for the project that would reopen ocean access at the boat ramp in Puna.
Volcano Watch: Reflections on the destructive 2018 eruption of Kīlauea
Five years ago, volcanic activity at Kīlauea on the Big Island dramatically changed when magma intruded into the lower East Rift Zone. What happened at Kīlauea in 2018?
Volcano Watch: Underground imaging to begin at Kīlauea’s summit on the Big Island
The collaborative Kīlauea Seismic Imaging Project is about to start with a goal to help reveal subsurface structures beneath Kīlauea’s summit region.