volcano
Are the Volcanoes Always Erupting on Hawaii?
Are the Volcanoes Always Erupting in Hawaii? No, the volcanoes in Hawaii are not always erupting. While Hawaii is known for its active volcanoes, including Kilauea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, they do not erupt continuously. Instead, these volcanoes typically experience periods of activity followed by periods of dormancy. During active periods, lava […]
Can I Touch the Lava at a Volcano in Hawaii?
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, […]
What is Volcanic Smog (AKA Vog)? Is Vog Dangerous? [Health Effects of Vog]
What is Volcanic Smog? Volcanic smog, also known as vog, is a form of air pollution caused when sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide emitted from a volcano react with oxygen and water particles in the air. The resulting mixture of airborne pollutants can penetrate deep into the lungs and irritate the tissues and mucus membranes […]
Is Hawaii’s Mauna Loa (the World’s Largest Active Volcano) at Risk of Erupting?
Introduction Mauna Loa is the world’s largest active volcano, and it is located in Hawaii. The volcano has been erupting for centuries, and scientists believe that it is at risk of erupting again in the near future. Overall, the information in these articles provides a valuable perspective on the dangers that Mauna Loa poses […]
‘AILA’AU: Kilauea Video – 2018 Eruption Of Kilauea’s Lower East Rift Zone
‘AILA’AU: Forest Eater is a short film that takes viewers on a journey through the infamous 2018 eruption of Kilauea’s lower east rift zone on the Big Island of Hawaii. Rather than use a more literal documentary style of storytelling, the film keeps a visceral, sensory-driven approach.
How The Hawaii Volcanic ‘Hot Spot’ Created The Hawaiian Islands
What Is A Volcanic ‘Hot Spot’ And What Does That Have To Do With Hawaiian Island Formation? A volcanic hot spot is an upwelling in the earth’s mantle. Magma rises up through the earth and as magma escapes, it forms a volcano. Imagine a nail in a tire, the air that escapes through the puncture is […]
Tropical Storm Olivia Rainfall & Wind Projections
Tropical Storm Olivia Rainfall & Wind Projections Compare Tropical Storm Olivia Rainfall Projections By City The Big Island: Pahoa, Volcano, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Hawi Maui: Kihei, Hana, Kahului Oahu: Honolulu Hurricane Preparedness Checklist Thank you for sharing with a friend. Tropical Storm Olivia Rainfall Projections For The Big Island: Pahoa, Volcano, Hilo, Kailua–Kona, Hawi Tropical Storm […]
Big Island Births ‘Baby Island’: Kīlauea And Pele Proud Parents
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.” […]
Kona Weather: Vog Information
Just What Is Vog? The term ‘vog’ refers to the hazy air pollution caused by the volcanic emissions from Kīlauea volcano, which are primarily water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas. In layman’s terms, vog is volcano emissions plus fog. If you are visiting from Southern California, a poor day of vog in […]
