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The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano in Tonga caused tsunamis in countries touching the Pacific Ocean from New Zealand and Japan to the U.S. West Coast — yet caused minimal damage to the Hawaiian islands, which are geographically closer than some of the more affected locations. Scientists think that has to do with the atmosphere.
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There is little modern research on the relationship between volcanic smog and rainfall, but generations of Big Island locals have noticed less rainfall when there is heavy vog. A recent study found that to be true, HPR's Zoe Dym reports.
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Volcanoes have been impacting Earth’s environment for billions of years, but what impact do they have on climate change occurring today?
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A small pond of water has been discovered inside the summit crater of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano for the first time in recorded history, possibly signaling…
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The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is home to K?lauea, the world’s most active volcano. Its eruption last year and the earthquakes and ash explosions…
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A year ago today, lava began flowing from steaming ground cracks in Leilani Estates in Puna on the Big Island. This led to a destructive volcanic eruption…
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Big Island County Council members are seeking details about how administrators plan to spend millions in disaster funds resulting from the volcanic…
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Scientists measuring the thickness of Kilauea volcano's newest lava flows have said molten rock added as much as 180 feet of lava to parts of the Big…
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It?s been six months since lava erupted in the residential community of Leilani Estates on the Big Island. HPR Reporter Ku?uwehi Hiraishi returned to Puna…
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Relocation has begun for some Puna residents forced from their homes by the Kilauea Eruption. Lava has been flowing on the Big Island for more than six…