The latest coverage of volcano activity in Hawaii includes the world’s most active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Kea on Hawaii island.
Scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory weren’t offering any predictions Friday as to when, or whether, the flow will reach the key central transportation link between the west and east sides of the island. Read more
The leading edge of the flow closest to Daniel K. Inouye Highway remains near the 7,000-foot elevation and 2.7 miles away from the highway. Read more
For many Native Hawaiians, an eruption of a volcano like Mauna Loa has a deep yet very personal cultural significance. Read more
The leading edge of the Mauna Loa lava flow slowed to a crawl Thursday as it worked its way over the relatively level terrain of Hawaii island’s saddle region. Read more
Humans have rarely had much success stopping lava and doing so is still difficult and dependent on the force of the flow and the terrain. Read more
The flow has traveled a couple tenths of a mile closer to the highway but it was still 3.3 miles south of the busy road, moving at a rate of 30 to 40 yards per hour. Read more
On the third day of Mauna Loa’s historic eruption, lava began to slow down, spread out and inflate as it entered the relatively flat saddle region of Hawaii island. Read more
Even though the flow of lava isn’t near the station it cut off power lines further down the mountain, officials said. Read more
An emergency rule is in effect prohibiting parking and traversing on Daniel K. Inouye Highway and its shoulders between mile marker 16 and mile marker 31. Read more
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The first eruption in 38 years of the world’s largest active volcano is attracting onlookers to a national park for “spectacular” views of the event, and it’s also dredging up bad memories among some Hawaii residents who have been through harrowing volcanic experiences in the past. Read more
Mauna Loa’s first eruption in nearly 40 years marked its second day Tuesday with lava continuing to march across the mountain’s remote northeast rift zone toward Hawaii island’s saddle region. Read more
Officials were initially concerned that lava flowing down the side of the volcano would head toward South Kona. Read more
All Hawaii public schools are open today on Hawaii island and, with the exception of Mauna Loa Access Road, no major roadway is closed or threatened by the flowing lava. Read more
A bad-case scenario for a Mauna Loa eruption threatening populated areas within only a few hours did not happen Monday on Hawaii island. Read more
Hawaii tourism officials spent most of Monday telling travelers not to alter their plans to come to Hawaii, saying it was too soon to know how the Mauna Loa Volcano eruption would affect demand. Read more
Although it’s been nearly four decades since Mauna Loa came to life, the current eruption so far has a familiar 1984 feel to it. Read more
Four years ago, Ikaika Marzo posted video of lava as it entered Leilani Estates in the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Read more
Two shelters have been opened on Hawaii island as a precaution but no evacuations have been ordered. Read more
All indications are that the Ahyi Seamount began erupting in mid-October, the U.S. Geological Survey said Monday. The Northern Marianas are about 3,800 miles (6,115 kilometers) west of Honolulu. Read more
Scientists say they don’t expect that to happen right away but officials on the Big Island of Hawaii are telling residents to be prepared in case it does erupt soon. Read more
Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it might erupt. Read more
