Hawaii Volcano National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (National Park Service)
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Current update of the eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawai`i
Eruption-viewing opportunities change constantly, so refer to this page often. Those readers planning a visit to Kilauea or Mauna Loa volcanoes can get much useful information from Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park . ... For more information on how electronic tiltmeters and GPS receivers help monitor the deformation of Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, see a summary of the inflation-deflation of magma chambers . ... [Read More]
Volcano Watch
Volcano Watch is a weekly newsletter written by the scientists at the US Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. It is published in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald's Sunday newspaper and the West Hawai'i Today's Monday newspaper, and posted here the following Monday or Tuesday. While primarily addressed to the residents of the Big Island of Hawai`i, some articles may have a broader scope. Article topics may range from volcanic features on the Big Island, volcanic hazards, informational topics of Long Valley, Montserrat, or Alaska, to topics about the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. ... [Read More]
CVO Menu - Visit A Volcano - Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the Island of Hawai`i, 96 miles from Kailua-Kona and 30 miles from Hilo. Over half of the park is designatedwilderness and provides unusual hiking andcamping opportunities. In recognition of itsoutstanding natural values, HawaiiVolcanoes National Park has been honoredas an International Biosphere Reserve and aWorld Heritage Site. ... Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, establishedin 1916, displays the results of 70 million years ofvolcanism, migration, and evolution -- processesthat thrust a bare land from the sea andclothed it with complex and uniqueecosystems and a distinct human culture.The park encompasses 230,000 acres andranges from sea level to the summit of theearth's most massive volcano, Mauna Loa at13,677 feet. Kilauea, the world's most activevolcano, offers scientists insights on thebirth of the Hawaiian Islands and visitorsviews of dramatic volcanic landscapes. ... [Read More]
National Park Service - Geologic Resources - Tour - Volcano
This page lists parks that have a common geologic theme and links to pages about each park's geologic features. If you would like to contribute images or materials for park pages, please contact parkgeology@den.nps.gov ... Help your Parks ... [Read More]
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - Camping in the Park
are two drive-in campgrounds located within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. These campgrounds are FREE - the only fee that applies is your entrance fee to the park. Camping is available on a first-come basis. No reservations, No permits, and No check-in are necessary. Stays are limited to 7 days in a month and cannot exceed 30 days per year. ... There are several restaurants located in Volcano Village, at the Volcano Golf and Country Club, and within the park. ... [Read More]
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)
While Bob was a major influence on HVO and the volcanology of Hawai'i in general, he was a highly regarded and respected presence in volcanology worldwide. He pioneered physical volcanology work in Alaska, the Cascades, Central America, Iceland, and Indonesia. From 1975-1979, he served as the president of the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI), the main organization to which almost all volcanologists belong. ... [Read More]
CVO Menu - Visit A Volcano
Volcanic highlights and features listed by States, Regions, National Parks, or National Monuments ... Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska ... Capulin Volcano National Monument ... [Read More]
CVO Menu - BIG-List of Volcano and Earth-Science-Oriented Servers
U.S. National Park Service "Volcano" Websites ... Lassen Volcanic National Park, California ... North Cascades Nationalhttp://www.fs.fed.us/r6/deschutes/monument/monument.html Park, Washington ... [Read More]
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - View Lava Safely
Currently, lava is flowing in a remote area of the park, 2 1/2 miles beyond the ranger station at the end of Chain of Craters Road: The eruption update for Friday, July 01, 2005 from Don Swanson, Research Scientist at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, reports that: ... Park Facts ... Check with Park Rangers for current conditions and location of active flows before embarking on this trek. Visitors should be physically fit and capable of hiking for miles on hummocky (lumpy/uneven) surfaces with cracks and shards of razor-sharp rock. See the safety information posted below to prepare yourself for viewing lava safely . ... [Read More]
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