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
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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
Kilauea Pauses as Mauna Loa Winds Down
Over the past few days, the Mauna Loa eruption has been slowing to the point where there's no longer anything to see. At the same time, Kilauea pauses its activity for the first time in over a year. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Pauses as Mauna Loa Winds Down
Active and Potentially Active Volcanoes of Hawaii
In today's post, we're going to go over the active and potentially active volcanoes of Hawaii. While most people are familiar with one or two of the volcanoes on this list, the others may come as quite a surprise. … [Read more...] about Active and Potentially Active Volcanoes of Hawaii
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
Kilauea Volcano Goes Silent Again
Late last year, the most active volcano on earth quietly came back to life after an impressive but destructive eruptive phase abruptly ended in late 2018. However, the Kilauea Volcano goes silent again, ending what turned out to be a very short eruption. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Volcano Goes Silent Again
Kilauea Awakens from its Slumber
For nearly 35 years Kilauea on Hawaii Island has seen near-constant volcanic activity. However, with a climactic eruption in 2018, that came to an end - until now. After two years of silence, Kilauea awakens from its slumber. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Awakens from its Slumber
A Comparison of Hawaii Elevations
I'm sick and tired of writing about the pandemic. So, let's discuss a random topic: a comparison of Hawaii elevations. I think this will make you seriously think about what you're seeing during your next visit. … [Read more...] about A Comparison of Hawaii Elevations