Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018
Heavenly Mound Or Hill Of Destruction? Naming Volcano’s Newest Feature
With its conic shape, Fissure 8 is the most prominent feature of the 2018 eruption in Kilauea’s lower East Rift Zone. Now a small group appointed by state regulators is working to find a name for it.
AP
Feds Raise Alert Level At Mauna Loa Volcano
After Kilauea erupted last year, another Big Island volcano is experiencing 50 to 75 eruptions a week.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Big Island: FEMA Wants Its Money Back For Aid To Volcano Victims
FEMA says the agency is required to review disaster assistance payments to ensure the money doesn’t duplicate other assistance, wasn’t inappropriately spent or was provided in error.
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Big Island: Beach Created By Volcanic Eruption Was Born Polluted
You might think a brand new black sand beach would be pristine. But microplastics have already been detected at Pohoiki in Lower Puna.
Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat
Big Island: How To Keep Tourists Coming After The Eruption
Millions of dollars are being spent to promote non-volcanic attractions, but some of them aren’t equipped to handle more visitors.
Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat
Big Island: Lava Evacuees Are Moving Home Despite County’s Slow Pace
Puna Geothermal Venture has helped out by opening a road for some residents to use.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Big Island: Specialty License Plates A Big Moneymaker For Damaged Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and, to a lesser extent, Haleakala National Park, are benefitting from the state-authorized program.
Courtesy: Kent Andersen/2018
Legislature Approves $60M In Volcano Disaster Relief
It includes $20 million in grants and $40 million in loans that the federal money is expected to cover.
Alan McNarie/Civil Beat
Big Island: New Steam Cracks Plague Residents In Eruption Zone
The superheated steam is killing trees and forcing some residents from their homes, although there’s “no sign of magma.”
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Big Island: County’s New Pitch To State Seeks $150M For Lava Damage
Mayor Harry Kim prepares to ask for far less than he initially sought. He blames the discrepancy on “a lot of miscommunication on my part.”