Scientists reap data from Hawaii’s rumbling Kilauea volcano
6 years, 9 months ago

Scientists reap data from Hawaii’s rumbling Kilauea volcano

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano may be disrupting life in paradise with its bursts of ash and bright-orange lava, but it also has scientists wide-eyed, eager to advance what’s known about volcanoes. “It’s one of the key factors that dictates how far ash will be dispersed,” said Charles Mandeville, volcano hazards coordinator for the U.S. Geological Survey. “You’re sort of zeroing in on finer and finer levels of detail into how the volcano works,” said Michael Poland, a U.S. Geological Survey volcanologist. “The more stuff you put on the volcano to make measurements, the more you realize there’s stuff going on that you never knew.” Better technology has also meant U.S. Geological Survey scientists have been able to accurately forecast Kilauea’s behavior as it sputters over Puna, the island’s most affected district.

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Kilauea Volcano eruption resumes in Hawaii as lava bursts out of summit vent
1 week ago

Kilauea Volcano eruption resumes in Hawaii as lava bursts out of summit vent

India Today  

Lava began bubbling out of Hawaii’s most active volcano once again on Tuesday as Kilauea’s sporadic eruption resumed. The eruption restarted at midday when molten rock began pouring out of a vent in Kilauea’s summit caldera, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement. The lava was contained within the caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and wasn’t affecting any …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending lava 700 feet into the air
1 week, 5 days ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending lava 700 feet into the air

Live Mint  

Hawaii’s most active volcano, Kilauea's latest eruption, which began on March 19, has officially ended after 28 hours, with lava fountains reaching up to 700 feet, according to the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Lava covers 75% of Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor The eruption, known as Episode 14 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu activity, concluded at 1:49 p.m. HST on March …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano resumes dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high
1 week, 5 days ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano resumes dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high

The Hindu  

Lava from Hawaii's most active volcano created fountains that reached 700 feet on Thursday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption. Kilauea began continuously releasing lava from its summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday morning after a weeklong pause, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Large fountains reached heights up to 500 feet to 700 feet on …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano puts on dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high
1 week, 5 days ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano puts on dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Lava from Hawaii’s most active volcano created fountains that reached 700 feet Thursday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption. Kilauea began continuously releasing lava from its summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday morning after a weeklong pause, the U.S. Geological Survey said. During the last seven hours, lava fountains were up to 600 …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing lava 100 metres into the sky as spectators gather
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing lava 100 metres into the sky as spectators gather

Live Mint  

Kilauea volcano began shooting lava into the air once again on Tuesday on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off for nearly two months since it burst to life on December 23. The eruption has been taking place at the the volcano's summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National …

Scientists finally solve mystery of giant volcano that almost wiped out the world
3 months ago

Scientists finally solve mystery of giant volcano that almost wiped out the world

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A team of researchers have helped solve the mystery over a …

Scientists finally solve mystery of giant volcano that almost wiped out the world
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3 months ago

Scientists finally solve mystery of giant volcano that almost wiped out the world

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A team of researchers have helped solve the mystery over a …

Toddler came within a foot of falling into active Hawaii volcano after mother took her eye off him
3 months ago

Toddler came within a foot of falling into active Hawaii volcano after mother took her eye off him

Daily Mail  

A toddler narrowly escaped serious injury at Kilauea Overlook when he ran toward the edge of the caldera on Christmas day. A toddler narrowly escaped serious injury at Kilauea Overlook when he ran towards the edge of the caldera on Christmas day The boy's mother managed to grab him just in time, averting what would have been a fatal 400-foot …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting jets of lava into the sky
3 months, 1 week ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting jets of lava into the sky

Al Jazeera  

Lava continues to spew from one of the world’s most active volcanoes, days after the eruption of Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island began. The eruption, which began on Monday, has stayed within the mountain’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Live images broadcast online by the United States Geological Survey showed a burst of lava spewing from the Halema’uma’u …

Video: Glowing lava fountains rise from stunning Kilauea eruption
3 months, 1 week ago

Video: Glowing lava fountains rise from stunning Kilauea eruption

India Today  

Glowing red lava fountains are captivating visitors at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii as the eruption continues into Christmas Day. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the eruption, which began early on December 23, has seen lava fountains reaching impressive heights of approximately 246 feet from the caldera rim. Glowing red lava fountains continue to erupt at #Kilauea summit this Christmas …

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
3 months, 1 week ago

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the world's most …

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
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3 months, 1 week ago

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — One of the world’s most active volcanoes spewed lava into the air for a second straight day on Tuesday. The eruption of Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has stayed within the mountain’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Molten rock began shooting from the volcano before dawn on Monday when fissures opened in the caldera floor …

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts again: One of the world's most active volcanoes
3 months, 1 week ago

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts again: One of the world's most active volcanoes

India Today  

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii: Lava began bubbling Monday through the crust of one of the world’s most active volcanoes — Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island. The eruption was confined to the volcano’s summit caldera, in a remote, closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported. Increased earthquake activity began at about 2 a.m. local time …

Watch: Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, unleashing spectacular lava lake flows
3 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, unleashing spectacular lava lake flows

India Today  

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted within its summit caldera, Kaluapele in the early hours of December 23, 2024, at approximately 2:20 AM local time. According to the United States Geological Survey, the eruption produced spectacular lava fountains that reached heights of up to 300 feet. The National Park Service reported that the volcanic activity was confined to …

One of the world’s most active volcanoes — Hawaii’s Kilauea — is erupting again
3 months, 1 week ago

One of the world’s most active volcanoes — Hawaii’s Kilauea — is erupting again

Associated Press  

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — Lava began bubbling Monday through the crust of one of the world’s most active volcanoes — Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island. The eruption was confined to the volcano’s summit caldera, in a remote, closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported. Increased earthquake activity began at about 2 a.m. local …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava gushing to the surface
3 months, 1 week ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava gushing to the surface

Daily Mail  

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano began erupting early Monday morning, with a webcam capturing lava gushing to the surface. Scientists had warned of an imminent eruption after Kilauea saw a boost in seismic activity last week, with about 100 small earthquakes detected at the volcano's base. 'By 2:30 a.m., the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory observed eruptive activity in Kīlauea summit webcam images, …

World’s largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022
4 months, 3 weeks ago

World’s largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Scientists can’t know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale signs. About two months before Mauna Loa spewed rivers of glowing orange molten lava, geologists detected small earthquakes nearby and other signs, and they warned residents on Hawaii’s Big Island. “Volcanoes are tricky because we don’t get to watch directly …

World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022
4 months, 3 weeks ago

World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. About two months before Mauna Loa spewed rivers of …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the world’s most …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park

Associated Press  

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — One of the world’s most active volcanoes is erupting again in a remote part of a Hawaii national park. Kilauea erupted briefly Sunday night in an area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that’s closed to the public. The volcano’s middle East Rift Zone eruption then resumed Monday night, U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory …

Earthquakes raise alert for Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. But any eruption is unlikely to threaten homes
1 year, 2 months ago

Earthquakes raise alert for Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. But any eruption is unlikely to threaten homes

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — A surge of earthquakes at Kilauea’s summit prompted scientists to raise the alert level for the Hawaiian volcano on Wednesday. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said it detected 25 to 30 small earthquakes per hour since 3 a.m. at the southern part of the volcano’s caldera. Previously, the designator for Kilauea was “advisory,” meaning the volcano was showing signs …

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again spewing fountains of lava
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again spewing fountains of lava

Hindustan Times  

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted again, spewing fountains of lava more than 80 feet high. The volcano began erupting at around 3:15 pm local time, the US geological survey's Hawaiian volcano observatory said. "Lava fountain heights have decreased since the eruption onset, but remain up to about 20-25 meters high," the volcano observatory said raising …

Hawaii volcano: Kilauea one of the most active volcano on Earth erupts again
1 year, 6 months ago

Hawaii volcano: Kilauea one of the most active volcano on Earth erupts again

Live Mint  

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, resumed erupting on September 10 following a two-month pause. This renewed eruption showcases glowing lava within a national park on Hawaii's Big Island, positioned at a safe distance from inhabited areas and structures, reported AP. The Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported that the eruption commenced in the afternoon at Kilauea's summit. Large numbers …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts third time this year, red alert issued
1 year, 6 months ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts third time this year, red alert issued

Hindustan Times  

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began to erupt on Sunday afternoon, with flows currently confined to the surrounding crater floor, the US Geological Survey said on Sunday. Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, erupts in Hawaii, Sunday, Webcam images show fissures at the base of the volcano's crater that are generating lava flows on …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano alert level is downgraded after latest eruption
1 year, 6 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano alert level is downgraded after latest eruption

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The alert level on Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, was downgraded Monday with no infrastructure threatened and no threat of significant ash emission into the atmosphere outside a limited area within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The downgrade came one day after the volcano began erupting again, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Crowds …

Hawaii volcano Kilauea erupts after nearly two months of quiet
1 year, 6 months ago

Hawaii volcano Kilauea erupts after nearly two months of quiet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kilauea, one of the most …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts for third time this year
1 year, 6 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts for third time this year

Al Jazeera  

Local emergency management agency says eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island ‘does not pose a lava threat to communities’. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency wrote on social media that the eruption “does not pose a lava threat to communities”. Located in a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Big Island, well away from population centres, Kilauea is much smaller …

Hawaii Kilauea volcano tours: How the local tourism industry deals with eruptions, lava flows, and the visitors who want to see them.
1 year, 8 months ago

Hawaii Kilauea volcano tours: How the local tourism industry deals with eruptions, lava flows, and the visitors who want to see them.

Slate  

This is part of Airplane Mode, a series on the business—and pleasure—of travel right now. “We say it’s Hawaiian-style lava,” says Katie Molzer, who has been leading tours for 12 years with Hawaii Outdoor Guides. “Those weeks after an eruption ends,” he says, “they get on the van and they’re just really jazzed to see an erupting volcano for the …

Hawaii volcano stops erupting, putting an end to stunning lava show
1 year, 9 months ago

Hawaii volcano stops erupting, putting an end to stunning lava show

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The nearly two-week eruption of a Hawaii volcano, one of the most active in the world, has come to a pause, scientists said. After a three-month hiatus, Kilauea began erupting again June 7 — displaying fountains of glowing red lava without threatening any communities or structures. Crowds of people flocked to the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, …

As tourists flock to view volcano's latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect
1 year, 9 months ago

As tourists flock to view volcano's latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect

The Hindu  

Hawaii tourism officials urged tourists to be respectful when flocking to a national park on the Big Island to get a glimpse of the latest eruption of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. “Out of respect for the cultural and spiritual significance of a volcanic eruption and the crater area for many kamaʻāina, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority urges …

As tourists flock to view volcano’s latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect
1 year, 9 months ago

As tourists flock to view volcano’s latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii tourism officials urged tourists to be respectful when flocking to a national park on the Big Island to get a glimpse of the latest eruption of Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. “Out of respect for the cultural and spiritual significance of a volcanic eruption and the crater area for many kamaʻāina, the Hawaiʻi Tourism …

Kilauea Volcano Is Erupting And Fountains Of Lava Are Glowing
1 year, 9 months ago

Kilauea Volcano Is Erupting And Fountains Of Lava Are Glowing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HONOLULU — Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerizing, glowing lava that’s a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The images show fissures at the base of the …

Hawaii volcano eruption expected to attract queues of tourists at national park
1 year, 9 months ago

Hawaii volcano eruption expected to attract queues of tourists at national park

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The eruption of Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is expected to attract long queues of tourists flocking to …

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after three-month pause
1 year, 9 months ago

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after three-month pause

The Hindu  

Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting on June 7 after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerising, glowing lava that's a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island. “There’s no reason to expect this to transition into a rift eruption that would threaten any communities here …

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause
1 year, 9 months ago

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerizing, glowing lava that’s a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island. “There’s no reason to expect this to transition into a rift eruption that would threaten any communities …

Scientists: Hawaii’s Kilauea not erupting, reversing warning
2 years ago

Scientists: Hawaii’s Kilauea not erupting, reversing warning

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is not erupting, scientists said in an update to a previous warning. The U.S. Geological Survey said in a statement late Saturday that seismic activity beneath the summit of Kilauea “has returned to background levels, ground deformation has stabilized, and no lava has been observed at the surface.” The statement cautioned “another intrusion or resumption …

Eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano stops after 61 days
2 years ago

Eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano stops after 61 days

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The latest eruption at Kilauea’s summit on Hawaii’s has paused after 61 days of volcanic activity. U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists said Tuesday lava was no longer flowing on the crater floor of Halemaumau, where all recent volcanic activity had been confined, Hawaii News Now reported. USGS said the reduction in activity was related to the …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows
2 years, 2 months ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows

India Today  

Hawaii’s Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images indicating Kilauea had begun erupting inside Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit caldera, the agency said. Kilauea’s summit is inside …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again inside its summit crater
2 years, 2 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again inside its summit crater

LA Times  

Hawaii’s Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, less than a month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. Hawaii’s Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, less than a month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again
2 years, 2 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again

Al Jazeera  

Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupting just weeks after it stopped releasing lava from a previous eruption. The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has begun erupting less than one month after it and its larger neighbour Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava from a previous eruption. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said it detected a glow in webcam images, indicating Kilauea had begun …

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows
2 years, 2 months ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows

India Today  

Hawaii’s Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbour Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images indicating Kilauea had begun erupting inside Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit caldera, the agency said. Kilauea’s summit is inside …

Scientists declare 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting
2 years, 3 months ago

Scientists declare 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — U.S. scientists declared Tuesday that two active Hawaii volcanoes — one where lava destroyed hundreds of homes in 2018 and another where lava recently stalled before reaching a crucial Big Island highway — have stopped erupting. “Kilauea is no longer erupting,” the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement Tuesday, followed by a separate one …

Scientists Declare 2 Hawaii Volcanoes Have Stopped Erupting
2 years, 3 months ago

Scientists Declare 2 Hawaii Volcanoes Have Stopped Erupting

Huff Post  

HONOLULU — U.S. scientists declared Tuesday that two active Hawaii volcanoes — one where lava destroyed hundreds of homes in 2018 and another where lava recently stalled before reaching a crucial Big Island highway — have stopped erupting. “Kilauea is no longer erupting,” the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement Tuesday, followed by a separate one …

Scientists say eruption of Hawaii volcano continues to ease
2 years, 3 months ago

Scientists say eruption of Hawaii volcano continues to ease

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island continues to ease, scientists said Sunday, reinforcing an earlier pronouncement that the mountain’s first flare-up in nearly 40 years might soon end. “We have good news to report,” Ken Hon, the scientist in charge of the U.S. Geological Survey at the Hawaii Volcano Observatory, said during a …

Hawaii: Scientists lower alert for world's largest active volcano Mauna Loa, say eruption can end soon
2 years, 3 months ago

Hawaii: Scientists lower alert for world's largest active volcano Mauna Loa, say eruption can end soon

Firstpost  

Mauna Loa began spewing molten rock on 27 November after being quiet for 38 years, drawing onlookers to take in the incandescent spectacle and setting some nerves on edge early on among people who’ve lived through destructive eruptions Honolulu: Scientists lowered the alert level for the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island from a warning to a watch on …

Scientists lower alert for Mauna Loa, say eruption could end
2 years, 3 months ago

Scientists lower alert for Mauna Loa, say eruption could end

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Scientists lowered the alert level for the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island from a warning to a watch on Saturday and said the mountain’s first eruption in nearly 40 years may soon end. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a bulletin that the eruption on the mountain’s northeast rift zone was continuing, but …

Scientists lower alert for Mauna Loa, say eruption could end
2 years, 3 months ago

Scientists lower alert for Mauna Loa, say eruption could end

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists lowered the alert level …

Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway
2 years, 3 months ago

Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island of Hawaii, scientists said Thursday, a development that was a welcome reprieve for motorists who depend on the road. Mauna Loa was still erupting Thursday morning, but the lava that was feeding the flow heading toward the crucial …

AP PHOTOS: Spectacular eruption of world’s largest volcano
2 years, 4 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Spectacular eruption of world’s largest volcano

Associated Press  

HILO, Hawaii — The lava from the world’s largest volcano is so hot and bright that the sky has turned orange. Officials were initially concerned that the lava would head toward the community of South Kona, but instead it migrated to a rift zone which scientists said doesn’t threaten communities. Ken Hon, scientist in charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, …

Hawaii: Mauna Loa volcano’s lava oozes toward key Big Island highway
2 years, 4 months ago

Hawaii: Mauna Loa volcano’s lava oozes toward key Big Island highway

Live Mint  

Rivers of glowing lava oozing from the world’s largest volcano could swallow the main highway linking the east and west coasts of Hawaii’s Big Island as early as this weekend, and there’s nothing humans can do to stop it, experts said. Lava crossed the Mauna Loa Observatory access road Monday night and cut off its power, Hon said. “It’s pretty …

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