This footage streams live from Honolulu Civil Beat's webcam located in lower Puna on Hawaii island. … [Read more...]
Hawaii health hazard: Volcanic air pollution
Hawaii conjures the postcard perfect image of health in most people's minds: sunshine, warmth, gentle breezes, inviting water, lush green plants and tropical flowers. All true. So newcomers and visitors to the islands may be surprised to learn Hawaii harbors a serious health hazard in the form of air pollution from the actively erupting volcano on the Big Island. Health … [Read more...]
Where to Eat After Volcano Watching on Hawaii Island
You're watching Kilauea volcano erupt in Kalapana near the new vent, Pu'u O'o. The sunset was glorious, and the evening lava show is spectacular. You've taken all the pictures you can, and you've oo'ed and aw'ed until your parched. Now your stomach starts to growl, and you realize it's well after 8 PM. Where to go for dinner? At 45-minutes away, Hilo is too far to make … [Read more...]
Amazing Pictures of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii
Here are some more pictures of the amazing new vents at Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii taken in early July 2008. Got your own great pix of the volcano? Get Your FREE Photo Prints here. For more details about how to see the current eruption, driving directions and tips for the best viewing, see my previous post "New Vents in Kilauea Volcano Spout Fountains of … [Read more...]
Vents in Kilauea Volcano Spout Fountains of Lava
The latest eruptions at Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii are spectacular. New vents opened up in early July 2008 at Pu'u O'o (shown above) and Halema'uma'u. Molten lava hits the warm ocean, sending billowing plumes of smoke and sparks of rock high in the sky. Lava is currently flowing from the Pu'u O'o vent, which is outside of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The … [Read more...]