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Earthquake Aftershock Shakes South Kona
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (186+ words) (BIVN) " A magnitude-3. 1 earthquake shook the South Kona area of Hawai'i island on Thursday morning, in what was likely an aftershock of the magnitude-6 earthquake that occurred on May 22. The occurred at 8: 34 a. m. HST and was located 8 miles (12 km) south of…...
Magnitude-3. 6 Earthquake Occurs South of Volcano Village
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (68+ words) (BIVN) " A magnitude-3. 6 earthquake occurred Wednesday morning at 8: 29 a. m. , and was located 9 miles (14 km) south of Volcano Village. The Observatory reported no damage to buildings or infrastructure was expected based on the earthquake intensity. The earthquake was mainly felt in the…...
VIDEO: K'lauea Summit Overflight, Giant Flames, M3. 6 Earthquake
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (339+ words) (BIVN) " Large flames have been observed at the K'lauea summit vents in recent days, indicating magma is close to the surface, and the next episode of high lava fountaining is near." A view by helicopter on Wednesday also revealed lava…...
Large Flames Observed At K'lauea Summit Vents, Episode 50 Days Away
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (473+ words) (BIVN) " Large flames have been observed at the K'lauea summit vents in recent days, especially at the south vent within Halema'uma'u, indicating magma is close to the surface and the next episode of high lava fountaining is near. On Tuesday,…...
VOLCANO WATCH: The Difference Between An Eruption and An Episode
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (305+ words) (BIVN) " The ongoing eruption at the summit of K'lauea is paused, with the next episode of lava fountaining " episode 50 " expected to occur next week." What is the difference between an eruption and an episode? The latest Volcano Watch article, written…...
K'lauea Volcano Update for Thursday, June 18
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (395+ words) (BIVN) " The eruption at the summit of K'lauea volcano remains paused, as ongoing inflation indicates the build towards the next episode of high lava fountaining continues." On Wednesday, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported forecast models indicate that the onset…...
K'lauea Volcano Update: Next Lava Fountain Episode Forecast
1+ week, 3+ day ago (132+ words) (BIVN) " The eruption at the summit of K'lauea is paused, following the 7. 5 hour eruption of high lava fountains during episode 49 on June 14th." On Monday, scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory provided a preliminary forecast for episode 50." "Re-inflation indicates another…...
VIDEO: Webcam Blasted by Volcanic Tornado During K'lauea Episode 49
1+ week, 3+ day ago (230+ words) (BIVN) " A volcanic vortex whipped tephra into a webcam overlooking the Kilauea summit in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park during the episode 49 eruption on Sunday." The swirling gusts stole the show during the 7. 5 hour lava-fountain episode. The tornadoes of volcanic material…...
Emergency Repairs Set for Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Well
1+ week, 3+ day ago (121+ words) (BIVN) " Emergency repairs are needed for the water well in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, which means the HOVE public water spigots can be used for essential needs only, effective immediately and until further notice. The Hawai'i County Department of Water…...
K'lauea Episode 49 Ends After 7. 5 Hour Eruption
1+ week, 4+ day ago (145+ words) (BIVN) " Episode 49 of the ongoing K'lauea summit eruption ended at 5: 05 p. m. HST on Sunday, June 14, after 7. 5 hours of continuous lava fountaining from the north vent." The USGS Volcano Alert Level for K'lauea has returned to ADVISORY and the Aviation Color Code…...