News and notes about science
Vesuvius turned one victim’s brain to glass
Vesuvius turned one victim’s brain to glass
It’s technically the rainy season for most of 91Ö±²¥, but the entire state is in drought, according to the National Weather Service.
The USGS 91Ö±²¥an Volcano Observatory spearheads Volcano Awareness Month each January on the Island of 91Ö±²¥. This year, in addition to in-person talks and walks around the island, we hosted an art and poetry contest, and we are pleased to announce the winners in today’s Volcano Watch article!
Man dies in Kona of apparent drowning
Native 91Ö±²¥an oral traditions record a rich history of the changing volcanic landscape in Hawai‘i. Interweaving cultural knowledge with scientific disciplines can provide a more complete understanding of past events, including the largest known lava flow eruption of Kilauea.