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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Adapts to Recent Changes

Like other displaced Hawaiʻi residents, HVO staff continue to adapt and remain flexible in transient and challenging times.

Nature Conservancy Transfers 222 Acres to HVNP

A 222-acre property at the southern end of Hawaiʻi Island has been transferred from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park January Lineup of Events

In 2018, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will continue its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture through After Dark in the Park and other programs.

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!”

Volcano Observatory Founder Predicted Eruption

Despite severely reduced funding and staffing, Thomas Jaggar made an important and successful prediction based on Mauna Loa’s past pattern of eruptions.

Scientists Use Charcoal to Determine Age of Lava

In Hawai‘i, geologists dig under lava flows to recover charcoal left from plants, then use the decay rate of carbon-14 to obtain age-dates from this charcoal.

Kīlauea Volcano’s ‘Old Faithful’

The Island of Hawai‘i once had its own “Old Faithful,” composed of lava rather than boiling water, located in Halema‘uma‘u Crater at the summit of Kīlauea.

Kīlauea Lava Hike: A Bucket-List Adventure

The Hawai‘i Forest & Trail has revived its Kīlauea Lava Hike to take advantage of the opportunity for fit hikers to experience this bucket-list adventure.

June HVNP Flight Operations Schedule

Park management requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations…