New technique reveals detailed plumbing of active Alaska volcano
UH Mānoa’s Helen Janiszewski used a new technique to analyze earthquake data revealing the deep plumbing system underlying Alaska’s Cleveland volcano.
Volcanology professor named 2018 American Geophysical Union Fellow
SOEST’s Bruce Houghton has been recognized for his impressive knowledge of and contribution to the field of volcanology and volcanic hazards.
UH investigating effect of Kīlauea eruption on ocean microbes and ecosystem
A rapid-response team of scientists, led by David Karl, returned from a four-day boating expedition to Kapoho on Hawaiʻi Island.
Grant improves understanding of Hawaiian and Strombolian volcanism
Bruce Houghton at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology is helping to improve fundamental knowledge of eruption behaviors.
UH Hilo team provides USGS critical, daily chemical analysis of lava flow
UH Hilo is providing real-time chemistry analysis of lava samples to U.S. Geological Survey scientists to help determine how the lava will behave and how fast it will move.
UH receives $119,000 federal grant to research Kīlauea eruption
The project, led by volcanology Professor Ken Rubin, seeks to inform why the current volcanic situation is occurring and will help to predict future eruption activity.
Kīlauea eruption brings UH Hilo graduate home
Katherine Mulliken came back to Hilo from Alaska to help with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory response.
UH Hilo playing vital role in response to historic eruption
Professors, scientists and students are providing valuable expertise and resources to help officials assess hazards and decide how to respond.
UH Mānoa scientist receives NASA award for research into life in the universe
Sarah Fagents, planetary volcanology researcher at UH Mānoa's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, is on the team studying Saturn’s moon, Titan.
SOEST volcanologists sought for expertise during Kīlauea eruption
The Kīlauea eruption has generated extensive news coverage and UH Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology experts have been sought by local, national and international media to provide background and information.
