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An Important Point: Measuring the Volcano’s Shape with High Precision GNSS
When you think of GPS, what typically comes to mind?
VOLCANO WATCH: One Year Later, HVO Staff Reflects on Historic Event
With the anniversary of the Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 LERZ eruption upon us, HVO staff, like many Hawai‘i residents, are reflecting on this historic event.
HVO UPDATE: Earthquake was Widely Felt Across East Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released an update on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
One Year After Kīlauea Caldera’s Summit Collapses, Repair Efforts Continue
Staff at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continue efforts to repair and reopen trails and roads, assess and monitor unsafe areas.
HVO UPDATE: Kīlauea Will Erupt Again
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released the following update on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
VOLCANO WATCH: Survey Helps Finalize USGS Lava Thickness Map
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) released a preliminary map of lava flow thicknesses for Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption.
HVO Lowering Alert Level From Advisory to Normal
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Kīlauea Volcano is quiet.
Kīlauea Eruption First Time Feds Use Drones in Response
The 2018 Kīlauea eruption marked the first time the federal government used Unmanned Aircraft Systems to assist in an eruption response in the United States.
County Sets Up Kīlauea Eruption Recovery Webpage
A webpage dedicated to Kīlauea eruption recovery is now live on the county site.
VOLCANO WATCH: How C02 Provides Clues on Depth of Magma
The latest edition of HVO’s Volcano Watch discusses carbon dioxide (CO2) and how it provides clues about the depth of magma.
VIDEO: New Roads Being Built on Lava Fields
Videographer Mick Kalber released a video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
VOLCANO WATCH: Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Eruption ‘Could Be Considered Over’
One of the most frequent questions asked of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) scientists the last several months has been, “Is the Lower East Rift eruption over?”
VIDEO: Kīlauea Overflight Shows New Road to PGV
Videographer Mick Kalber released a video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone on Hawai‘i Island on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Town Hall Meeting Held for Update on Lloyd’s Litigation
Nearly 40 to 50 Leilani Estates residents attended a town hall meeting in response to the latest developments in the Lloyd’s of London litigation with Puna homeowners.
LAWSUIT: Lloyd’s ‘Steered’ Hawai‘i Homeowners Away From Effective Insurance Coverage
Lloyd’s of London has found itself in trouble again in the Aloha State, according to a press release issued by Foster Law Offices LLLC, a Kealakekua firm.
Judge Denies Lloyd’s of London Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit
Third Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto entered an order denying a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Puna homeowners against Lloyd’s of London.
Deformation Signals Consistent With Slow Refilling
During the federal government shutdown, HVO continues to maintain monitoring networks and issue updates and notifications of volcanic activity.
Minor Inflation Downrift From Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō
The U.S. Geological Survey released the Hawai‘i Volcano Observatory Weekly Update on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.
HAWAI‘I COUNTY: How Residents Can Modify Lava Fields to Access Homes
The county has received many requests from residents affected by the recent eruption to allow them to create access to their property across the lava fields.
Minor Amounts of Volcanic Gas Still Present
The U.S. Geological Survey released the Hawai‘i Volcano Observatory Weekly Update on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
