#Frank Trusdell

Big Islanders remember the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption — its first in 38 years

The 13,681-foot-tall Hawaiian shield volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years the night of Nov. 27, 2022, producing lava flows from several fissures on the mountain’s northeast flank and lava fountains reaching as high as 200 feet at times

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Park hosting evening talk with geologist Frank Trusdell

Geologist Frank Trusdell will talk about the historic 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa and what we’ve learned from it.

What happens if Saddle Road is closed because of the Mauna Loa eruption?

The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, or Saddle Road, is quite possibly the most important roadway on the island.

The message Ocean View residents were told about Mauna Loa: Be prepared

Emotions ran high Saturday afternoon in Ocean View as residents living in the community on Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone got an update on the sleeping giant’s status and had a chance to speak with and ask questions.

Puna District Transitions to Recovery Phase

Hawai‘i County officials informed residents during the last scheduled Puna Community Meeting that response efforts have begun the transition to recovery.

Geothermal Talk at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Sept. 25

Scientists from Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory will discuss Kilauea’s geothermal story so far on Sept. 25 as part of the After Dark in the Park program series.