Hawaii island gets warning as Mauna Loa rumbles
Scientists say an eruption isn’t imminent, but they are on alert because of a recent spike in earthquakes at the volcano’s summit. Read more
Volcanoes
The latest coverage of volcano activity in Hawaii includes the world’s most active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Kea on Hawaii island.
Mauna Loa shakes as Pahala area hit with swarm of earthquakes as strong as magnitude 5.0
The quakes were not large enough to generate a tsunami threat to the islands. Read more
Mauna Loa summit backcountry closed after increased seismic activity
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park officials say an eruption is not imminent. Read more
Magnitude 4.5 quake shakes southwest rift zone of Kilauea volcano
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake did not generate a tsunami but people in the area may have experienced shaking. Read more
Summit eruption at Kilauea nears its first anniversary
The summit eruption of Kilauea Volcano continues to churn nearly one year since it started on Sept. 29. Read more
Magnitude-4.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii island
The quake had no apparent effect on Mauna Loa or Kilauea volcanoes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey Read more
Kilauea buyout program commences final phase
Hawaii County’s Voluntary Housing Buyout Program for properties affected by the 2018 Kilauea eruption has moved into its third and final phase, focusing on eligible properties that are undeveloped or vacant. Read more
Hawaii island’s Nahuku lava tube reopens
Rock in the lava tube was found to have been moving more than usual, but the movement now appears to have returned to normal. Read more
Large wildfire burning amid Big Isle drought
A large wildfire in a rural area of Hawaii island is not threatening any homes, but high winds and extremely dry conditions are making it difficult for crews to contain the blaze. Read more
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Hawaii island’s Nahuku lava tube closed after ‘unusual’ movement
Data from a crack meter in the lava tube moved 1.96 millimeters Saturday and another 0.51 millimeters by Monday, according to NPS officials. Read more
Mauna Loa wildfire at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park contained, but road remains closed
Crews are also working to mop up smoldering patches within the interior of the fire area, where heat and winds caused flareups in the grass. Read more
HVO: Seismic activity below Loihi over weekend likely due to magma movement
Approximately 24 hours after this activity began, HVO said there were two dozen more earthquakes of magnitude 1.8 to 3.0 that occurred from 1:30 to 6 a.m. on Sunday. Read more
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park gets land where ancient villages stood
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was given new land today in a deal that will protect and manage a pristine white sand beach and ocean bay area that is home to endangered and endemic species and to rare, culturally significant Native Hawaiian artifacts. Read more
Low-flying helicopter to survey Kilauea for new USGS project
Data collecting for new scientific research of Kilauea Volcano is set to start this week with use of a low-flying helicopter that may occasionally be visible to residents in Puna, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more
Philippine volcano spews ash and steam, alarms villagers
Authorities raised the alert level at Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon province following the 17-minute blast but added there was no sign of an impending major eruption. Read more
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake shakes Hawaii island but poses no tsunami threat
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said this is the second earthquake with a magnitude greater than 4.0 beneath Hualalai volcano in the last 25 years. Read more
Kilauea Volcano eruption now in a steady pattern
Following a curious period of stopping, pausing and restarting, Kilauea Volcano has become utterly regular, having now erupted 24 hours a day within Halemaumau Crater for more than a month and a half. Read more
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park plans restoration of summit facilities
Nearly four years after earthquakes from the 2018 Kilauea eruption crippled buildings and roads at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, the National Park Service is proposing a multimillion-dollar plan to rebuild the park’s summit region. Read more
A submarine volcanic eruption that caused devastation in Tonga is highly unlikely in the isles
When the alarms were tripped at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory one day earlier this month, scientists thought the low-frequency sound being picked up by field sensors was coming from one of Hawaii’s volcanoes. Read more
Cut off by volcano, Tongans relieved as contact restored
The eruption severed Tonga’s single fiber-optic cable, rendering the entire Pacific archipelago offline and unable to communicate with the rest of the world. Read more
Despite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster
The government said today it has confirmed three deaths — two local residents and a British woman. Read more
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