This image is from a temporary research camera positioned on the north rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa volcano by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. If you look carefully around early morning or late evening, you may see a few thermal areas emitting steam. See 'Current Activity' for the latest Mauna Loa … Continue reading Mauna Loa Eruption Alert Levels
Ok Folks the phrase “Summit Region” means above 12,500ft level. That means lava is active inside and possibly outside of the caldera. Stay vigilant and prepared!! “I rather be wrong then not say anything”. The flows that we are seeing from the Kailua Kona area in in the Summit Region. That could change with in … Continue reading Ikaika Marzo reports on Facebook
This is a picture from Costco Kona
This is a Civil Defense Message. This is an Eruption message for Monday, November 28th at 12:30 AM. USGS - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an eruption at the summit of Mauna Loa is occurring. USGS - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Civil Defense are activated and monitoring the situation. The eruption is confined to the summit of … Continue reading WARNING: Volcano Eruption
This is a Civil Defense message. This is a Severe Weather update for Saturday morning, November 26th. The National Weather Service has extended the High Surf Warning for west and northeast facing shores of Hawaii Island from Keahole Point in North Kona to Cape Kumukahi in Puna through tomorrow morning. Due to high surf and … Continue reading WARNING: CDC HIGH SURF
This is a Civil Defense message. This is a Severe Weather update for Thursday afternoon, November 24th. The National Weather Service has upgraded northeast facing shores of Hawaii Island from Upolu Point in North Kohala to Cape Kumukahi in Puna to High Surf Warning through Friday morning. Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 … Continue reading CDC Warning UPDATED
This is a Civil Defense message. This is a High Surf and Wind Advisories message for Thursday, November 24th. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory and a Wind Advisory through Friday morning for Hawaii Island. Large surf is forecast to impact northeast facing shores of Hawaii Island, from Upolu Point in North … Continue reading CDC WEATHER WARNING
This is a Civil Defense Message. This is a Severe Weather update for Wednesday afternoon, November 23rd. The National Weather Service Severe Weather forecast remains in effect for the State of Hawaii. A cold front will move down the Hawaiian Islands tonight through tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day. Brief showers followed by a period of very windy … Continue reading WARNING: HIGH WINDS
This is a Civil Defense Message. This is a Severe Weather Forecast for Tuesday afternoon, November 22nd. The National Weather Service forecasts a cold front to move down the Hawaii Island chain starting late tomorrow, Wednesday through Thanksgiving Day. Brief showers followed by a period of very windy conditions and high surf is expected. Due … Continue reading WARNING: Severe Weather
Rising gradually to more than 4 km (13,100 ft) above sea level, Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on our planet. Each day comes a new round of quakes. Residents wondering if and when. Getting ready takes some money and most live day by day. Over 40 quakes a day as a minimum. What … Continue reading Timing The Sleeping Giant, More Earthquakes
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