Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

After a three-month pause, Kīlauea started erupting again on Dec. 23. The on-again-off-again eruption has delighted parkgoers. The Conversation talked to Jessica Ferracane from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park about what people should expect when they visit the park to see the volcanoes.

About two months before Maunaloa spewed lava, geologists detected small earthquakes nearby and other signals. Now a study of the volcano’s lava confirms that molten rock within Earth's crust was rising upward about 70 days before the eruption in late November 2022.

The head of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said providing near-constant updates on an eruption is critical to fighting misinformation. Government agencies also have to deal with the fact that people sometimes want to go toward — rather than away — from an eruption, even if it’s dangerous. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports.

The Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association shares its thoughts on tourist safety and the hold on promoting tourism on Maui; the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reflects on the impacts of its first Native Hawaiian scientist-in-charge; and an architect and a neuroscientist discuss a new, innovative design for permanent housing in Maui

A year ago this week, the 16-day Maunaloa eruption came to an end. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory was able to make that call thanks to research by geophysicist James "Jim" Kauahikaua. He served as the scientist-in-charge from 2004 to 2015 — the first Native Hawaiian to hold that position. He died in Hilo on Oct. 8. The Conversation's Russell Subiono spoke to a longtime friend and colleague who shared Kauahikaua's love for exploring.

Kīlauea, Hawaiʻi's second-largest volcano, began erupting Wednesday after a three-month pause. Activity is within a closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and not threatening any communities. With word of lava fountains spreading quickly, park visitors are urged to stay on marked trails and avoid cliff edges.

The latest eruption at Kīlauea’s summit on the Big Island has paused after 61 days of volcanic activity. Scientists say activity diminished Monday, and by Tuesday, no active lava was in the crater.

The world’s most active volcano started erupting once again on Thursday. Kīlauea is showing signs that magma is moving towards the surface of Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory assembled field crews to respond. Geologist Drew Downs is part of the team.

Kīlauea volcano began erupting inside its summit crater on Thursday. The eruption comes less than one month after Kīlauea and its larger neighbor Maunaloa stopped releasing lava.

Maunaloa’s first eruption in almost four decades is over. And nearby Kīlauea has also gone quiet. Geologist Matt Patrick said that while the volcanoes have distinct magma systems, it is possible they affected one another. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.