Author Archives: Zachary Foster
Hawaii Volcano Tours: Roots of the Hawaii Volcano Observatory
One of the most unique and amazing experiences Hawaii offers is the chance to see volcanoes. Hawaii Volcano Tours visits the Jaggar Museum and Thurston Lava Tube at Volcanoes National Park and gives vacationers the opportunity to learn about Earth’s dynamic workings. Here is a look at the two men who fathered the study of volcanology in Hawaii. Continue reading
Volcano Tours Hawaii: Closer Than Volcano Tours Mars!
What do the planet Mars and Hawaii’s Big Island have in common? Lava coils. Coil shaped lava formations are a common sight on a Hawaii volcano tour, but this is the first time extraterrestrial lava coils have been found. Continue reading
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Tagged Big Island Hawaii, big island vacations, hawaii news, Lava Coils, Volcano Tours, Volcano Tours Hawaii
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Help Plant Seedlings at Volcanoes National Park
How would you like to make a difference, and help to replenish Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? This is your chance to give back to the islands and help the native plants live for generations to come. Join the Hawaii Volcanoes … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Island Volcano Tours, mauna loa, mt kilauea, volcanoes national park
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John Keawe and National Library Week 2012
John Keawe will be playing on the Big Island of Hawaii at the Kailua-Kona Public Library on Saturday March 31, 2012 in celebration of National Library Week 2012. He will begin playing at 2pm, and admission to the event is … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Island, john keawe, library, music, national library week, slack-key guitar
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Big Island Wave Glider Breaks World Record
Liquid Robotics is a company partly based on the Big Island, and they are breaking records! Their Hawai’i base is located in Kawaihae, and it is at this branch of the company where customer orders undergo sea trials to ensure … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Island, unmanned vessel, wave glider, wave powered vessel
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Hawaii Volcano Observatory Update
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) publishes updates on the status of the volcano daily. You can check to see where lava is erupting and any updates that come from Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park According to their updates the most recent … Continue reading
New Form of Healthcare Coming to Big Island
Named the Kaa Hoola, which means “vehicle of revitalization and well-being” in Hawaiian, the mobile medical van will provide improved access to health care for Big Island residents that live in more rural areas. The van is intended to address … Continue reading
17th Annual Kona Brewers Festival
The Kona Brewers Festival is an annual event designed to promote the microbrewery revolution in Hawaii. Their press release states that the Kona Brewers Festival wants to encourage professional brewers and chefs to work together. The event will be held … Continue reading
Status of Kilauea Amid Recent Seismic Swarm
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island releases a daily update on the status of the eruptions and activity in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. According to their release for February 24th, there has been a seismic swarm happening to … Continue reading
Kilauea and Mauna Loa Experience Earthquake Swarm
The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory (HVO) recorded an earthquake swarm which began around 1:17 a.m. on February 22. According to the release the earthquakes were located about 3 miles north-northwest of Kilauea volcano’s summit, near Namakanipaio … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Island, Big Island Volcano tour, earthquake swarm, eruptions, Lava, volcano, volcano activity
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