First snow of the season

 Today Mauna Kea received the first snow of the winter season.

It is not that much, but enough to plow the road. There is probably more to come in the next day.

Kilauea Eruption stops

 The eruption of Kilauea which began on September 10 has stopped. The is no longer any active lava flows in Halemaumau Crater.

Kilauea Eruption begins

 Kilauea volcano began an eruption today. It been in a pause since June, but today after a couple of weeks of increased earthquake activity the eruption finally occurred. It is confined to Halemaumau Crater and is visible from lookout points near the abandoned Jagger Museum. Below is a USGS view of the current eruption.

Eruption of Kilauea Pauses

 The eruption of Kilauea which began on June 7, has entered a quiet period in which there is no current activity. Whether this represents a pause in the eruption or its end remains to be seen. Only time will tell. However, at this time there is no lava activity present in the crater.

Kilauea Erupts Again

 On June 7, 2023, Kilauea Volcano resumed its eruptive activity. The eruption is providing spectacular viewing for those who go to the National Park. Below is a video provided by the Hawaii Volcano Observatory of the eruption. If you come to the Big Island of Hawaii, do not miss it.

First 2023 snow

 The snow has come to Mauna Kea. As you can see from the picture below , the road has not yet been plowed. Once it is the crowd will arrive to enjoy playing in the snow.

Eruptions cease

 At the present time both the eruptions of Mauna Loa and Kilauea have ceased. There is no activity at all on Mauna Loa. While there is no activity at Kilauea, occasionally the crusted over lava lake does overturn producing a brief period of glow from the lake. However, no new lava is being added to the lava lake.

Mauna Loa Eruption

 Mauna Loa is still erupting. A lobe of the flow cut acroos the access road to the Mauna Loa Weather Observatory and is heading toward Saddle Road connection the East and West sides of the island. It could reach Saddle Road in a couple of days. The latest probable path puts it in the vicinity of the access road to the Mauna Kea Observatories. Below is a USGS photo of the rift zone activity.

First snow of the season

 Last night Mauna Kea received the firat snow of the winter season. It was not a big snow and came later than usual. There will definitely be no winter playing from this snow.

Mauna Loa is Erupting

 Mauna Loa is currently erupting. The eruption started in the caldera at the summit of Mauna Loa, Since then lava has flowed out of the caldera and down the Northeast Rift Zone in the Hilo direction. So far the lava is moving slowly and not threatening any structures. It is in an unoccupied area.