January 2019 marks the 10th annual “Volcano Awareness Month” on the Island of Hawaiʻi. Launched in 2010 and held every year since, “Volcano Awareness Month” is one way that the
VOLCANOWatch: Ninety Days with No Lava, a Milestone for Kīlauea’s 2018 Eruption
One of the most frequently asked questions of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists over the last several months has been, “Is the eruption over?” It’s no surprise that Hawaiʻi Island
VOLCANOWatch: How are Lava-Flow Maps Made During an Eruption?
During Kīlauea Volcano’s recent lower East Rift Zone eruption, lava-flow maps were a staple of the public outreach effort by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This was not the first
VOLCANOWatch: Kīlauea 2018 Events Mark a Watershed for Volcano Science
The 2018 summit collapse and lower East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano were dramatic and, for many Island of Hawaiʻi residents, tragic events. As with all eruptive crises, these events
VOLCANO WATCH: Mauna Loa Back to Normal
For more than six months, earthquakes at Mauna Loa have diminished and deformation has slowed, indicating that the volcano is no longer at an elevated level of unrest. On June
Wind Pattern Anticipated to Push Gases, Vog West
Hawai`i County Civil Defense reports on Monday morning that light easterly winds are expected to push volcanic gases and vog westward towards Puna, including Kurtistown, Mountain View and Glenwood. This
UPDATE: Three Lava Flows Entering the Ocean
Updated at 1 p.m. Hawai`i County Civil Defense reports that as of 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, there are currently three lava flows entering the ocean between Pohoiki Bay and MacKenzie
HVO Provides Eruption Update
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Wednesday morning reports that eruptive activity and ground cracking continues in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivision. The middle portion of the fissure
UPDATE: No Flows Currently Active, Per HVO
Updated at 6 p.m. Ash emission from the Overlook crater within Halema`uma`u has generally decreased since Tuesday, according to Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory. HVO also reports, as of 6 p.m., that
VOLCANOWatch: What a day! Eruptions, Earthquakes, and a Lower Lava Lake
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory was unable to issue “Volcano Watch” by its regular Thursday deadline on May 3 due to unfolding events on Kīlauea Volcano. Little did we know that Friday would be