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Maunaloa eruption is living lab for UH Hilo students and researchers

Maunaloa eruption is living lab for UH Hilo students and researchers

  • December 2, 2022
  • UH News
Students and researchers have the opportunity to observe, sample and track the eruption in real time.
Green olivine may be ‘crystal clock’ unlocking volcanic history

Green olivine may be ‘crystal clock’ unlocking volcanic history

  • July 20, 2021
  • UH News
An assistant researcher received $554,181 from a National Science Foundation CAREER award over the next five years.
60 Minutes story on Icelandic eruption features UH professor, alumni

60 Minutes story on Icelandic eruption features UH professor, alumni

  • June 8, 2021
  • UH News
60 Minutes interviewed UH alumni Thorvaldur Thordarson and Christopher Hamilton, and Professor Bruce Houghton during the Geldingadalir eruption response.
Measuring magma viscosity early could forecast volcanic eruptions

Measuring magma viscosity early could forecast volcanic eruptions

  • April 7, 2021
  • UH News
A team of researchers identified an indicator of magma viscosity that can be measured before an eruption, providing information to help understand future eruptions.
High-risk lava zones with infrequent eruptions attract development

High-risk lava zones with infrequent eruptions attract development

  • February 28, 2021
  • UH News
The 2018 Kīlauea eruption in Hawaiʻi reflects the intersection of infrequent, highly destructive eruptions, and atypically high population growth.
New Kīlauea eruption spurs UH Hilo alumni to front lines

New Kīlauea eruption spurs UH Hilo alumni to front lines

  • December 22, 2020
  • UH News
Miki Warren, Liliana DeSmither and Katie Mulliken work at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Largest, hottest shield volcano discovered by UH researchers

Largest, hottest shield volcano discovered by UH researchers

  • May 15, 2020
  • UH News
A team of volcanologists and ocean explorers used evidence to determine Pūhāhonu now holds this distinction.
New technique reveals detailed plumbing of active Alaska volcano

New technique reveals detailed plumbing of active Alaska volcano

  • February 26, 2020
  • UH News
UH Mānoa’s Helen Janiszewski used a new technique to analyze earthquake data revealing the deep plumbing system underlying Alaska’s Cleveland volcano.
Volcanology professor named 2018 American Geophysical Union Fellow

Volcanology professor named 2018 American Geophysical Union Fellow

  • December 3, 2018
  • UH News
SOEST’s Bruce Houghton has been recognized for his impressive knowledge of and contribution to the field of volcanology and volcanic hazards.
UH investigating effect of Kīlauea eruption on ocean microbes and ecosystem

UH investigating effect of Kīlauea eruption on ocean microbes and ecosystem

  • August 12, 2018
  • UH News
A rapid-response team of scientists, led by David Karl, returned from a four-day boating expedition to Kapoho on Hawaiʻi Island.
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