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

The Kīlauea Photo and Video Chronology features photographs and videos from field investigations plus webcam imagery of notable events. The Jan. 6...

HAWAI‘I ISLAND, Hawai‘i — When a Hawaiian volcano erupts, who's watching out for you? This question will be addressed in a presentation at the...

University of Utah researchers recently published two new articles in the journal Geophysical Research Letters that emphasize the active nature of the...

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

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Hawai‘i — Take a guided hike to Mauna Ulu, and learn how the dramatic volcanic landscape was created more than 40 years...

HAWAI‘I NATIONAL PARK, Hawai‘i — An explosive eruption that killed more than 80, and possibly several hundred, people on Kīlauea Volcano's slopes 220...

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.