Volcano Update

Volcano Update

Risky actions at Kilauea’s ocean entry are cause for concern

Volcano Update Comments Updated: May 19, 2013 12:05am

Most of us feel fortunate if we never go near a dangerous battlefield. Yet, dozens, if not hundreds, of people are knowingly — or unwittingly — doing just that every day on Kilauea volcano.

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<p>This false-color image obtained from NASA’s Terra satellite on Jan. 19, 2009, shows an ash plume (white plume spreading north, top) erupting from Chaiten volcano. Red color indicates green vegetation. The brown color east and southeast of the volcano (lower left) shows extensive forest damage 155 square miles from the early explosive eruptions, caused by ash fall and possibly by chlorine released from the magma. Scientists have concluded that magma fueling Chaiten’s eruptions ultimately originates beneath Michinmahuida volcano, 10 miles east of Chaiten. The town of Chaiten was evacuated a few days after the eruption began on May 2, 2008, before lahars and floods inundated most of the town.</p>

New scientific results mark 5th anniversary of eruption of Chaiten volcano, Chile

Volcano Update Comments Updated: May 15, 2013 9:40am

Community bulletin

High wind advisory issued for Big Island summits

Community bulletin Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 8:27am

High surf advisory remains in effect

Community bulletin Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 8:12am

Police warn of heavy rain on Highway 190

Community bulletin Comments Updated: May 20, 2013 5:05pm

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Kona Library Book Club May 21, 2013
Relay For Life of Kona 2013 Committee Meeting May 22, 2013
HINA’I POE POE: Hawaiian Basket Weaving with Gary Eoff May 23, 2013
Planets, Stars, and How to Live on a Space Station May 23, 2013
Big Island Film Festival May 23, 2013 to May 27, 2013