July 26, 2016
Mauna Loa's mysterious Ninole Hills were once a rift
Hawaii’s Nīnole Hills, jutting out from Mauna Loa’s southeast flank, are one of the most striking features on the Big Island, though their …
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August 29, 2014
Kilauea eruptions could shift from mild to wild
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is famously effusive: Low-viscosity lava oozes out of the main caldera and two active rift zones along the southern …
August 7, 2014
Living in the shadow of Mauna Loa: A silent summit belies a volcano's forgotten fury
Earth’s largest active volcano is taking a nap. And after 30 years, no one is quite sure when Hawaii’s Mauna Loa will reawaken. Odds are that it …
January 5, 2012
Travels in Geology: Taking in Hawaii's Big Island
For a bit of money, visitors to Hawaii can indulge their touristy impulses with a single night of mai tais and luaus. But take on Hawaii’s …