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Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Intensifies with Dome Fountains

Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Intensifies with Dome Fountains

Kīlauea Volcano in Hawai'i has experienced intensified eruptive activity over the past 24 hours, with vigorous dome fountaining observed at the north vent. The most significant event occurred at 11:30 a.m. HST on October 13, 2026, lasting nearly an hour and producing lava flows extending almost a kilometer from the vent. Two additional substantial fountaining episodes occurred at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. HST, lasting 40 and 20 minutes, respectively. Smaller events, totaling about 15, were also recorded, with flows reaching up to 300 feet (100 meters). The summit remains highly pressurized, and further eruptive activity or changes in the eruption site are possible.

Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Intensifies in Hawai'i

Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Intensifies in Hawai'i

Kīlauea volcano in Hawai'i continues to exhibit heightened eruptive activity, with vigorous dome fountaining observed at the summit's north vent over the past 24 hours. Lava flows extended nearly a kilometer from the vent during the most intense episode, marking the longest and most vigorous dome fountain since September 30. Smaller overflow events and gas jetting were also recorded. Summit tiltmeters indicate slight increases in tilt, suggesting ongoing pressurization of the magma chamber beneath Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Additionally, 20 shallow earthquakes were detected in the summit region, predominantly in the south caldera area. Volcanic gas emissions remain significant, with sulfur dioxide levels ranging between 1,000 and 5,000 tonnes per day. The Hawai'i Volcano Observatory (HVO) has maintained the volcano alert level at WATCH and the aviation color code at ORANGE, signaling potential for rapid changes in activity.

Does Hawaii Count Ballots That Arrive After Election Day?

Does Hawaii Count Ballots That Arrive After Election Day?

A clear explanation of Hawaii's strict election law, which requires all mail-in ballots to be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

Hawaii Mother Shares Experience with Stillbirth and Postpartum Struggles, Highlighting Gaps in Maternal Care

Hawaii Mother Shares Experience with Stillbirth and Postpartum Struggles, Highlighting Gaps in Maternal Care

Hawaii Mother Shares Experience with Stillbirth and Postpartum Struggles, Highlighting Gaps in Maternal Care

Does Hawaii Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Hawaii Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Exploring whether Hawaii's election laws for federal offices demand a majority vote or follow the more common plurality system used across the U.S.

The Deadly Train Collision That Exposed America's Timekeeping Chaos

The Deadly Train Collision That Exposed America's Timekeeping Chaos

For much of its early history, time in the United States was a highly localized phenomenon. Before the 19th century, each town typically determined...

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Best staycations in New York? See how NYC, Rochester, Buffalo, Yonkers ranked

Best staycations in New York? See how NYC, Rochester, Buffalo, Yonkers ranked

A new study ranked 182 U.S. cities for staycations, and four New York cities made the list. One was among the nation's best, while another was near the very bottom.

Fourteen States Issue Joint Guidance to Reaffirm Civil Rights Protections Against Disparate Impact

Fourteen States Issue Joint Guidance to Reaffirm Civil Rights Protections Against Disparate Impact

Fourteen state attorneys general have released a joint guidance document to reaffirm the principle of disparate impact in civil rights law. This concept recognizes that discrimination can arise not only from intentional bias but also from seemingly neutral policies or practices that disproportionately disadvantage protected groups. The guidance emphasizes that such policies may be unlawful if they are not job-related and consistent with business necessity. This action comes amid a broader shift in federal policy that has been moving away from enforcing disparate-impact protections. The attorneys general assert that federal agencies and the President lack the authority to rewrite laws passed by Congress or alter protections established by the Constitution or federal and state laws. The coalition of states involved includes Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington. The document aims to clarify the curre...

National Speleological Society Offers Grants for U.S. Cave Exploration

National Speleological Society Offers Grants for U.S. Cave Exploration

The National Speleological Society (NSS), through its Sara Corrie Memorial Fund, is providing grants to support group cave exploration within the United States and its territories. These grants, administered by the U.S. Exploration Committee, are designed to fund original exploration of caves and cave systems. Proposals for these grants must detail the geological and geographical setting of the caves, their potential for new discoveries, and anticipated challenges. The funding covers essential equipment and supplies for exploration, including ropes, rigging, climbing gear, survey tools, diving equipment, underground camping supplies, food, and travel expenses. While research, photography, filming, touring, and sport-related caving are generally not funded, they may qualify if they directly contribute to original exploration. Grant recipients are required to report their findings for the NSS website and publish results in NSS News or present them at the annual NSS Convention’s U.S. Exploration Session. Up t...

Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Update: Increased Activity at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Update: Increased Activity at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported increased volcanic activity at Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu Crater in Hawaiʻi. Overnight on October 11, 2026, the north vent began erupting continuously, producing a small, tube-fed pahoehoe lava flow that advanced a few hundred meters. This activity follows episodic eruptions that have occurred since December 2024. The summit remains highly pressurized, with 26 shallow earthquakes recorded in the past 24 hours. Sulfur dioxide emissions are currently between 1,000 and 5,000 tonnes per day, contributing to vog (volcanic air pollution) in downwind areas. The USGS has maintained the volcano alert level at WATCH and the aviation color code at ORANGE, indicating ongoing hazards and the potential for rapid changes in activity.

Mount Kanlaon Erupts in Philippines, Spewing Ash Plume

Mount Kanlaon Erupts in Philippines, Spewing Ash Plume

Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines, specifically on Negros Island, experienced a moderately explosive eruption yesterday at 12:46 PM local time. The eruption, which lasted approximately two minutes, generated a significant ash plume that rose between 5 to 6 kilometers above the volcano's crater. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported this event and indicated that the ashfall is expected to drift towards the north and northeast. Following the eruption, Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Mount Kanlaon, with Level 5 being the highest on the scale. The Philippines is situated within the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a region known for its high susceptibility to both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Polynesian DNA Study Reveals Strong Genetic Link Between Hawaiʻi and Easter Island

Polynesian DNA Study Reveals Strong Genetic Link Between Hawaiʻi and Easter Island

A new study on Polynesian DNA has revealed a surprising and strong genetic connection between the populations of Hawaiʻi and Rapa Nui (Easter Island), two of the most geographically distant islands settled by Polynesian voyagers. Despite being approximately 4,350 miles (7,000 kilometers) apart, their people are each other’s closest genetic relatives among remote island populations. The research, led in part by Keolu Fox, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of California San Diego, analyzed the complete DNA of 1,050 individuals from various Polynesian islands, including the Austral Islands, Society Islands, Marquesas, Tuamotu Archipelago, Mangareva, Samoa, and Tonga. The study found that the genetic link between Hawaiʻi and Rapa Nui was consistently stronger than with other islands, suggesting a shared history of long-distance voyaging, potentially rooted through Mangareva. This phenomenon, termed 'founder effect,' indicates that small groups of settlers carried a subset of the gene poo...