Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory said this morning’s explosion at the main ocean entry near Ahalanui was the typical result of an interaction between hot, molten lava and cool seawater. Read more
The Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory reported a ‘collapse event’ with energy equal to a 5.4 magnitude earthquake at Halemaumau Crater at 11:43 a.m. today. Read more
A “lava bomb” explosion from the Kilauea eruption’s ocean entry point punctured the roof of a tour boat, injuring 23 passengers early this morning, according to the Hawaii County Fire Department. Read more
Just about everyone would agree that some hard lines must be drawn constraining future growth in the areas most at risk of future eruptions at Kilauea. Read more
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim is hoping the county will be able to back out of an ongoing land purchase that was started before the property was made worthless by lava inundation. Read more
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim is hoping the county will be able to back out of an ongoing land purchase that was started before the land was made worthless by lava inundation. Read more
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s field crew noticed the tiny new island on Friday. Read more
The U.S. Small Business Administration has now approved more than $10 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii businesses and residents affected by the Kilauea volcanic eruption that began May 3. Read more
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The Kilauea eruption that has wiped out a popular recreational area and charter school is showing no signs of slowing in its 10th week as it continues to advance down the shoreline toward Pohoiki boat ramp. Read more
An overflight this morning of the lava flow from fissure 8 on Hawaii island confirmed that the Kua O Ka La Public Charter School and Ahalanui Park have been covered by lava. Read more
During the 10 weeks since emergency evacuation centers opened in a hurry to house people chased from their homes by the Kilauea eruption, Hawaii County police were called 118 times to the sprawling Pahoa shelter, and another 21 times to the much smaller shelter in Keaau. Read more
Six pro athletes from Hawaii have launched the “Be A Hero for Hawai‘i Challenge” to raise funds for communities affected by recent disasters, particularly the ongoing Kilauea eruption. Read more
After weeks of steadily flowing to the ocean in a self-contained channel, lava from fissure 8 began spilling over into Leilani Estates, destroying more homes in the subdivision, according to Hawaii County officials. Read more
Six pro athletes from Hawaii have launched the “Be A Hero for Hawai‘i Challenge” to raise funds for communities affected by recent disasters, particularly the ongoing Kilauea eruption. Read more
The Nanawale haiwale, a shrub in the African violet family, is found only in the lowland wet forests of Puna, and the only 200 existing in the wild were lost to the Kilauea eruption. Photo courtesy DLNR. Read more
Intense, hot air from the ongoing Kilauea eruption — combined with a drop in tradewinds — triggered 9.22 inches of rain containing sulfur dioxide to drench an isolated portion of the lower East Rift Zone in the 24 hours that ended at 8 Monday morning. Read more
The state issued two more citations Sunday for loitering in a closed area in the East Rift Eruption Zone in Puna. Read more
Intense, hot air from the ongoing Kilauea eruption — combined with a drop in trade-winds — triggered 9.22 inches of rain containing sulfur dioxide to drench an isolated portion of the Lower East Rift Zone in the 24 hours that ended this morning at 8 a.m. Read more
Every other night Hannique Ruder climbs on top of her roof in Leilani Estates to check out the plume from fissure 8. Read more
