Volcano Watch

The summit of Kilauea began inflating in the fall of 2003. This was a major change, because, for the most

The Galapagos Islands are perhaps best known for their unique species of plants and animals and their role in influencing

Map fanatics and others of the geographical persuasion have reason to cheer. The U.S. Geological Survey recently made available the

Within the broad spectrum of volcanic activity that is possible on Earth, the eruption of lava domes is a common

The lava ocean entry at East Lae`apuki, on the southern shoreline of Kilauea Volcano, has been active for 15 months.

The rise of Pu`u Mahana on the southeast coast of the island of Hawai`i is a landmark and a popular

Volcanic sand dunes? Don’t worry, these aren’t the next disaster waiting to happen. They’re merely another neat feature of volcanic

The Hawaiian word “kipuka” refers to a variation or a change in form. Forest kipuka are formed when a continuous

The staff at the Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO) are mourning the passing of Dr. Robert (Bob) Decker, who was Scientist-in-Charge

People tend to remember the dates of important events in their lives. In addition to anniversaries and birth dates, volcanologists

Nothing is more beautiful than Kilauea caldera on a clear, crisp day. Steam escapes from a few spots inside and

You can find some unusual, “spicy” sand on Kilauea, if you know where to look. Drive into the kipuka along

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens. At 8:32 a.m. that

A new report released two weeks ago by U.S. Geological Survey scientists evaluated 169 volcanoes in the United States that

News stories have appeared widely in the past week spotlighting the “most dangerous” volcanoes in the United States, including a

Last week, several Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO) scientists were accompanied to Pu`u `O`o by a film crew producing a NOVA

A new volcano watcher has joined the staff at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). Dr. Michael Poland, fresh from the

Many island youngsters were first introduced to Yellowstone National Park through Yogi and Booboo bear, cartoon characters popular since their

Kaua‘i’s spectacular scenery makes it a top destination for tourists from all over the world. It has been the backdrop

The past week marked the celebration of the 42nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival on the island of Hawai`i. Throughout the

Each week since October 2002, seismologists at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) have provided brief synopses of

Volcano monitoring utilizes a wide range of methods, including the composition and emission rate of gases, earthquake activity, and ground

The current eruption at Kilauea is 22 years old and counting. Residents in the down-wind direction have probably become tired

The wise old saying that a photograph is worth a thousand words certainly applies to one of the longest-running volcanic

Volcanology is an inexact science. At least, that is what we are always led to believe. Increased sophistication in measurement

Residents of east Hawai`i are finally getting some relief from nearly two months of intermittently poor air quality caused by

If you’ve been reading Volcano Watch or following the news from Washington State, you know that Mount St. Helens began

Lava viewers will be happy to hear that flows are entering the ocean again, but this show may not last

Io, the innermost of Jupiter’s five major moons, is roughly the same size as Earth’s moon. When Voyager 1 and

Sometimes you just don’t know what you’re going to find, and when you do find it, you’re not quite sure