In today’s world of technology with navigational aids in the palms of our hands, getting from here to there is pretty much a cinch. On land, smartphones provide turn-by-turn driving directions, and GPS devices can pinpoint your exact location on the globe, even in the middle of the sea. But at the turn of the […]
Updated Monday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. On Jan. 5, Kīlauea resumed erupting within Halemaʻumaʻu after pausing on Dec. 9, 2022. All eruptive activity has been confined to the crater. KĪLAUEA DAILY UPDATE Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, 7:45 AM HST Eruption of lava from vents in the east-central portion of Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor continued; active lava area
Nestled on Mauna Kahālāwai on Maui is a hidden oasis. Native Hawaiian plants like the a‘ali‘i, a shrub with small green leaves and burgundy flowers, grow in a forest among naio, a false sandalwood, and alehe‘e, a tree with delicate and fragrant white flowers. Nearby, kalo (taro) sprout from a lo‘i (an irrigated terrace, especially
On Tuesday scientists announced that Hawaiʻi’s two active volcanoes—Mauna Loa and Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island—have stopped erupting. Kīlauea has long been a draw on Hawaiʻi Island and began erupting again on September 2021, with a crater lake visible from inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. But it was the massive Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active
Updated Wednesday, Dec. 8, 4 a.m. The eruption of Mauna Loa continues today, though the flow has been slowing down as it approaches the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (aka Saddle Road). Fissure 3 remains the only active fissure, feeding the lava flow downslope. As of yesterday, the flow front was about 1.8 miles from the
For weeks, the largest active volcano on the planet has been rumbling, sparking a series of mini earthquakes. Since September, geologists have reported an increase in seismic activity and on Nov. 15, 50 small-magnitude earthquakes rattled Mauna Loa on Hawaiʻi Island. Then on Nov. 27, at around 11:30 p.m. a fissure opened on the floor
On Nov. 27, the world’s largest active volcano began erupting for the first time in 38 years. Mauna Loa’s historic eruption has drawn residents from across the islands as well as visitors from around the world to Hawaiʻi Island. Among the spectators are talented photographers who are capturing the sheer beauty and power of Mauna
No one wants to hear the words “active volcano” and “advisory level” in the same sentence—especially if you’re planning a trip to Hawaiʻi Island, where two of the world’s most active volcanoes are located. But don’t worry—the threat of an eruption from Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, isn’t expected, according to the Hawaiʻi
After a 2-mile trek under a grueling sun, I crawl through a small crevasse into a dim cave. As I stare up at the cavern’s irregular surfaces, I notice the air, cool and refreshing. And then I spot the verdant oasis in the center of this prehistoric cave. I’m captivated. I’m standing not only in
Native forest birds have long been represented in ancient myths of Hawai‘i and revered for their vibrant feathers. Hawaiian ali‘i (high chiefs and leaders) adorned themselves in magnificent cloaks made of the birds’ tightly woven feathers. But, like many endemic species in Hawai‘i, forest birds are at risk of extinction. The mission at the Maui
Kōkeʻe State Park is a hiker’s dream, with 45 miles of hiking trails that offer breathtaking views of Kauaʻi’s fabled Nāpali Coast. But as someone who has made all sorts of travel mistakes in my life—including thinking we could grab dinner at the park’s restaurant only to find out it closes at 4:30 p.m. and
During ‘oama season in Hawai‘i, fishers line up knee-deep in calm waters to catch the little fish. Juvenile goatfish usually arrive in near-shore schools in summer, though some years not until August or September, and the big schools slowly disperse until there are few ‘oama left by the start of the new year. In those
