Volcano Watch

"That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." The Kīlauea version of this Shakespeare quote could be "That which we call an...

Mount Merapi volcano in central Java, Indonesia, began erupting explosively on October 26, followed by extrusion of lava in the summit crater, and...

Over the past four weeks, we have discussed how scientists monitor volcanoes using geophysics, geology, gas geochemistry, and seismology. As we reach...

This week, we continue our series of Volcano Watch articles on volcano monitoring with a discussion of seismic techniques.

As part of Volcano Awareness Month (January 2011), the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is devoting this month's Volcano Watch column to a discussion of...

In recognition of Volcano Awareness Month (January 2011), this column is exploring the different techniques used by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)...

During this first week of 2011, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) wishes everyone a Hau`oli Makahiki Hou! This week also marks the 28th...

Shortly after dark on December 16, 1919, a bright meteor streaked over Kīlauea like a fireball and exploded southwest of the summit. The concussion—a...

Stop smoking. Exercise more. Lose weight. These pledges to improve physical well-being rank high on lists of popular New Year's resolutions. But there...

The lava lake deep within Kīlauea's currently active summit vent is known for being a bit capricious.