Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes 150 international scientists to the Island of Hawai’i
The AGU Chapman Conference on Caldera-Forming Eruptions at Basaltic Volcanoes will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scientists to contrast observations from historic global caldera-rift eruptions, establish the state-of-the-art in knowledge, identify outstanding questions, and motivate lasting new research efforts. HILO, Hawaii — From February 9-14, 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) will host an international gathering of approximately 150 volcanologists in Hilo to explore the impacts and insights of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption. In partnership with the American Geophysical Union, the Caldera Forming Eruptions at Basaltic Volcanoes conference will gather experts to share research on caldera-forming
Satellite-Derived Shoreline Change Along Western Long Island, New York
The study found that the western ends of these beaches have been steadily growing, or accreting, at a rate of about 4 meters per year. This trend is attributed to net westward longshore drift, a process driven by ocean currents that move sediment along the coastline. Meanwhile, the central sections of the beaches, particularly areas with groin fields—structures designed to trap sand—showed slower rates of shoreline change, typically between 0.5 and 1.5 meters per year. One notable observation was the presence of so-called sediment waves, or patterns of erosion and accretion lasting several years, moving westward along the shoreline during the
Island of Hawaiʻi Volcano Awareness Month Programs in January 2025!
Wednesday, January 1 Volcano Awareness Month art and poetry contest submission opens! You are invited to enter a USGS-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) art and poetry contest recognizing the dynamic volcanic landscapes of Hawaiʻi nei! We welcome submissions from Kamaʻāina, visitors, and anyone with an interest in Hawaii’s volcanoes. Submit your entry by January 20, 2025. See here for more information. Saturday, January 4 Hike the path of Mauna Loa’s 1868 lava flow USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Katie Mulliken leads this guided hike along the Pu‘u o Lokuana trail, which traverses Mauna Loa’s 1868 lava flows. Katie will tell the story of
Resilience Recovery Workshops Continue in the Center and South of the Island
Resilience Recovery Workshops Continue in the Center and South of the Island GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico ― The municipality of Aguas Buenas is located on the eastern side of the Central Mountain Range. It is composed of a mountainous topography, which makes this town prone to landslides during rainy periods. According to the municipality’s federal programs director, José Ortiz López, many communities were developed without considering issues such as runoff and water management, which has generated vulnerability for the roads that connect its residents. To mitigate these effects, the municipality of Aguas Buenas is collaborating with the Puerto Rico Landslides Hazard
Rising Seas and Stronger Storms Threaten Barrier Island Systems
As sea levels rise and storms intensify, these narrow stretches of sand and vegetation that buffer coastlines will be exposed to more frequent and severe flooding, erosion, and water table changes. The study’s findings , focusing on Cape Lookout, project that with a sea-level rise (SLR) of just 0.5 meters, nearly half of the current land area of the islands will flood daily, with the impact worsening during storms. Even a moderate one-year storm could flood up to 74% of the barrier island area, while more powerful storms with a 20-year return interval could submerge more than 85% of the
Island Pond Disaster Recovery Center to Close October 12, New DRC to Open in Newport October 16
Island Pond Disaster Recovery Center to Close October 12, New DRC to Open in Newport October 16 In coordination with state and local partners, we will be permanently closing the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Island Pond at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This center is currently open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturdays at: Brighton Town Hall Gym - 49 Mill Street, Island Pond, VT 05846 The closures of these temporary centers are coordinated with state and local partners generally based on the volume of visitors and needs of the community. A new DRC in