New research predicts a doubling of coastal erosion by mid-century in Hawaiʻi
New research from scientists at UH Mānoa brings into clearer focus just how dramatically Hawaiʻi beaches might change as sea level rises in the future.
Geology researcher wins award for exceptional publication
UH Mānoa geology and geophysics assistant Hilary Close researcher honored with the 2015 Lindeman Award
Water in Moon rocks provides clues and questions
A study in Nature Geoscience sheds new light—and raises new questions—about lunar history and the presence of water on the Moon.
Precursor volcano to the island of Oʻahu discovered
Researchers, including UH Mānoa’s John Sinton discovered that Oʻahu consists of three major Hawaiian shield volcanoes, not two.
Researchers analyze deep origins of volcanic eruptions behavior
To explain the variability in Kīlauea’s eruption styles, a team of researchers analyzed 25 eruptions that have taken place over the past 600 years.
Extrusive volcanism formed the Hawaiian Islands
A study by researchers at UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology and the University of Rhode Island changes the understanding of how the Hawaiian Islands formed.
Sea-level rise drives shoreline retreat in Hawaiʻi
A study done by UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology researchers find sea-level rise is a primary factor driving shoreline changes in Hawaiʻi.
Steven Stanley recognized for research in paleontology
UH Mānoa Professor Steven M. Stanley is the recipient of the 2013 Geological Society of America Penrose Medal.
Location of upwelling in Earth’s mantle stable
A study by UH Mānoa’s Clinton Conrad shows that large-scale upwelling within Earth’s mantle mostly occurs beneath Africa and the Central Pacific and have remained remarkably stable over geologic time.
New study reconciles land and sea carbon records
Greenhouse observations using modern plants helps UH Mānoa’s A. Hope Jahren explain key differences in geologic record.
