Lava roars back: Devastation continues at Leilani Estates
PAHOA — Nearly a week since Kilauea volcano began releasing torrents of lava onto the roads and homes of Leilani Estates, large areas of the Puna neighborhood have started to resemble another world.
More volcanic fissures open; Lanipuna Gardens told to evacuate
PAHOA — Two more volcanic fissures were confirmed in Leilani Estates Tuesday, with a possible third reported near several other vents.
Kilauea crater explosion creates large ash plume
HILO — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms there was a large explosion around 8:30 a.m. in the “overlook crater” within Halema‘umaʻu at the summit of Kilauea volcano, creating an enormous plum of ash.
Possible 15th fissure opens in Leilani
HILO — A possible new fissure has opened in Leilani Estates, potentially bringing the number of fissures in the subdivision up to 15.
Evacuation ordered for Lanipuna Gardens after 14th fissure opens
HILO — Hawaii County Civil Defense has confirmed that two new volcanic fissures have opened in Leilani Estates, bringing the total number of fissures up to 14.
Eruption pauses at 12 fissures in Leilani Estates
KAILUA-KONA — The eruption along Kilauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone within Leilani Estates has “paused,” scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported Tuesday morning.
New fissures open at Leilani Estates, more roads closed
Quakes continue in lower Puna as magma moves east
HILO — Magma continues to push its way down Kilauea’s East Rift Zone.
New ‘lava breakout’ possible on Kilauea’s East Rift Zone
A busy time at Kilauea Volcano’s summit and East Rift Zone
The past few weeks have been exciting for volcano watchers on the island of Hawaii, especially for visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s Jaggar Museum overlook, where views of the active summit lava lake within Halemaumau have been spectacular.
Overflows largest since Kilauea summit eruption began
HILO — Overflows of Kilauea’s summit lava lake covered a large portion of Halemaumau Crater on Thursday, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.
Kilauea’s summit lava lake still overflowing into crater
Do recent changes herald the opening of a new vent on Pu’u ‘O’o?
In recent years, scientists have made significant improvements in developing sophisticated models of how volcanoes work. The ultimate goal is to develop models that allow us to forecast new activity.
Explosive eruptions at the summit of Mauna Loa: When did they occur?
Three deposits from explosive eruptions at the summit of Mauna Loa are located west, northwest, and east of Moku‘aweoweo, the volcano’s summit caldera. In map view, these deposits are fan-shaped. Along the Ainapo Trail, 1.7 to 2.2 miles southeast of the caldera, several kipuka expose a fourth distinct explosive deposit.
VOLCANO WATCH: Kilauea’s eruption is now a decade old
A little more than 10 years ago, conditions around Kilauea volcano’s summit were much different than today. The caldera floor was open to the public, and the air above it was normally clear. Halemaumau was an impressive sight, but peacefully in repose.
Is current summit eruption a return to Kilauea Volcano’s past?
Editor’s note: Due to space limitations, Volcano Watch was left out of Sunday’s print edition so it is being published today. It will return to Sunday’s Home section next week.
Monitoring Hawaiian volcanoes requires a diversified toolkit
VOLCANOS NATIONAL PARK — Most people likely know that the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) uses seismometers and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers for monitoring volcanoes. However, fewer people may be aware of the full extent of our volcano-monitoring toolkit.
Volcano Watch: Slow slip event on Kilauea Volcano’s south flank is expected this year
Today’s Volcano Watch begins with a question: Can you guess when the next slow slip event will happen on Kilauea Volcano’s South Flank? As a hint, the last one was in October 2015, and before then, events occurred in May 2012, February 2010, and June 2007. If this seems like a pattern, you’re right.
Hualalai remains quiet — but volcano still considered active
KAILUA-KONA — Residents living on the flanks of Hualalai can rest assured that an eruption isn’t coming any time soon.
Mauna Loa still showing signs of unrest but slowing down of late
KAILUA-KONA — Mauna Loa continues to show signs of unrest, but activity at the world’s largest active volcano appears to be slowing down.
