Volcano Watch

We are currently sandwiched between the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays as the inexorable march of time brings the winter festivals ever closer...

About a year ago, a Volcano Watch article described recent changes at Lake Waiau, the tiny lake just below Mauna Kea's summit that is Hawai‘i's only...

Earlier this year, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) completed its first 25 years of operation. It received widespread acknowledgement for its...

On October 17, at 10:17 a.m., HST, thousands of Hawai‘i residents took part in the state’s first Great Hawaii ShakeOut. The Hawaiian Volcano...

The Earth's surface, oceans, and atmosphere are readily accessible to direct exploration.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will remain operational during the lapse of federal government appropriations.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will remain operational during the lapse of federal government appropriations.

This week, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is saying goodbye to two good friends: Jessica Johnson and Ben McLeod. Jess and Ben arrived in Hawai‘i in...

Get ready! The Great Hawaii ShakeOut will "rumble" across the islands at 10:17 a.m., HST, on October 17, 2013.

Despite reports to the contrary, Mauna Loa is still the largest ACTIVE volcano on Earth. The volcano off the east coast of Japan, which made the news...