Measuring magma viscosity early could forecast volcanic eruptions
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
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
Miki Warren, Liliana DeSmither and Katie Mulliken work at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Largest, hottest shield volcano discovered by UH researchers
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
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
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
A rapid-response team of scientists, led by David Karl, returned from a four-day boating expedition to Kapoho on Hawaiʻi Island.
Grant improves understanding of Hawaiian and Strombolian volcanism
Bruce Houghton at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology is helping to improve fundamental knowledge of eruption behaviors.
UH Hilo team provides USGS critical, daily chemical analysis of lava flow
UH Hilo is providing real-time chemistry analysis of lava samples to U.S. Geological Survey scientists to help determine how the lava will behave and how fast it will move.
UH receives $119,000 federal grant to research Kīlauea eruption
The project, led by volcanology Professor Ken Rubin, seeks to inform why the current volcanic situation is occurring and will help to predict future eruption activity.
