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What wet season? All of 91直播 is in a drought
It’s technically the rainy season for most of 91直播, but the entire state is in drought, according to the National Weather Service.
Volcano Watch: Announcing 2025 Volcano Awareness Month art and poetry contest winners
The USGS 91直播an Volcano Observatory spearheads Volcano Awareness Month each January on the Island of 91直播. 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!
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Man dies in Kona of apparent drowning
Volcano Watch 鈥� 驶Aila驶au or Kualoloa? 91直播an chants suggest lava flow name change
Native 91直播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.
STVR bills criticized: More than 60 people testify on TAR regulations
Dozens speak out against proposed bills at planning commission meeting