Just as quickly as it began, the Kilauea September 2023 eruption ends. in fact, this eruption was so quick that is was the shortest eruption to occur all year. Oh well, such is the way of things at Halema'uma'u Crater. … [Read more...] about Kilauea September 2023 Eruption Ends
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Kilauea Reawakens September 2023
Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii has been very on again, off again lately. Its most recent eruption ended just weeks after beginning, and that was just two months ago. But now, Kilauea Reawakens once again, with an eruption that will, hopefully, last longer than the last one. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Reawakens September 2023
Kilauea June 2023 Eruption is Officially Over
Almost two weeks ago, Hawaii's most active volcano abruptly stopped erupting and has been sitting quietly ever since. Well, scientists are now declaring that the Kilauea June 2023 eruption is officially over. … [Read more...] about Kilauea June 2023 Eruption is Officially Over
Kilauea June 2023 Eruption Hit Pause
After a very short eruptive period, it looks like the Kilauea June 2023 eruption hit pause a bit too soon. Hopefully, this will be a short pause, though the last pause turned into the end of the January eruption. … [Read more...] about Kilauea June 2023 Eruption Hit Pause
Kilauea June 2023 Eruption
After three months of silence, Hawaii's most active volcano is back at it again with the commencement of the Kilauea June 2023 eruption. As is always the case, the only thing we know at this point is that eruptions are predictably unpredictable. … [Read more...] about Kilauea June 2023 Eruption
Kilauea Hits Pause Again
After erupting for 61 days this year, Kilauea hits pause again. Yup, if you're headed to the Big Island, I'm sorry to say that there is no volcanic activity on the island at all right now. But there's still a lot to do, see, and taste! … [Read more...] about Kilauea Hits Pause Again
Kilauea January 2023 Eruption
2022 ended with zero volcanic activity on the Big Island. Both Mauna Loan and Kilauea stopped erupting almost simultaneously. Naturally, the big question at the time was if and when Kilauea would begin erupting again. The answer to that question is now, as the Kilauea January 2023 eruption begins. … [Read more...] about Kilauea January 2023 Eruption
Mauna Loa Eruption 2022
At long last, the largest volcano on the planet has awakened from its slumber. Yup, that's right, for the first time in 38 years, there is an active Mauna Loa eruption. Even better, it doesn't look like it'll impact any populated areas, at least for now. … [Read more...] about Mauna Loa Eruption 2022
Kilauea Quietly Begins Erupting Again
Following its spectacular lower Puna eruption, Kilauea went silent for the longest span I've seen in my lifetime. Then, madame returned to her home at Halemaumau Crater towards the end of 2020, only to go silent again six months later. But now, Kilauea quietly begins erupting again. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Quietly Begins Erupting Again
Kilauea Volcano Has Officials on Edge
Ever since Kilauea's incredible but destructive 2018 eruption ended, the volcano has been largely silent. Activity did return to Halemaumau crater in December of 2020 but slowly fizzled out again six months later. Now, however, Kilauea volcano has officials on edge once again. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Volcano Has Officials on Edge