Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment ...

Tiltmeters are a crucial component of the volcanic monitoring network in Hawaii. By detecting subtle changes in ground ...

There have been over 70 earthquakes so far in this swarm, with 32 events greater than magnitude 2 and two events greater than ...

Hawaii’s “Big Island” saw some winter weather at one of its highest points this week, when snowfall blanketed the top of ...

According to reports, Kamaʻehuakanaloa volcano, once known as Lōʻihi Seamount, has seen more than 70 earthquakes since 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.

A flood watch remains in effect for the island of Maui and Hawaii island through Tuesday, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding risks, strong surf and hazardous conditions for ...

Snow is common on any mountain that rises above 11,000 feet, and Maunakea and Mauna Loa both rise to nearly 14,000 feet; they ...

I don’t like beach camping. Sand gets everywhere, the sites are often crowded, and it’s difficult to feel you’ve accomplished getting away ...

A fissure on the northwestern crater wall of Makauopuhi Crater on the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea sent lava cascading into the ...

Scientists will be drilling a 1.3-mile-deep borehole into an active volcano to tap into the potentially limitless energy from the magma ...