How Often do Volcanoes Erupt in Hawaii? Volcanic activity is common in Hawaii, particularly around the Hawaiian Island, but eruptions are considered rare. It has been 38 years since Mauna Loa last erupted, the longest recorded period of quiet for the volcano, according to the US Geological Survey. Kilauea volcano, one of the world’s most […]

Can I Touch Lava at a Volcano in Hawaii? No, it is not safe to touch the lava at a volcano in Hawaii. Lava can reach temperatures of over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit (1093 degrees Celsius), which can cause severe burns and other injuries. Additionally, lava is highly unpredictable and can shift or change direction quickly, […]

Is it Legal to Take a Volcanic Rock Home With me From Hawaii? Is it legal to take a volcanic rock home with me from Hawaii? This is a question that many travelers ask, and the answer is no. Taking anything out of a National Park is against the law anywhere in the United States, […]

Welcome To The Newest, Above Sea-Level, (former) Hawaiian Island Hawaii has a (tiny) new baby (at least for now) island.  A robust plume (below, center) was observed July 12, 2017, at the southern end of the ocean entry, which had migrated about 985 feet to the west. “No man is an island, entire of itself.” […]