UH Hilo assists with public viewing of the Puna lava flow
The former flow front stopped just short of the Pāhoa Transfer Station early last month, creating a perfect viewing area for the public.
Category: Topical Issues
School students tour lava flow, have hands-on science lesson from Civil Defense, UH Hilo geologists and others
The students viewed seven different learning stations hosted by scientists and experts from Civil Defense, UH Hilo’s Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes, UH Hilo Department of Geology, and Hawai‘i Electric Light Company.
Discovery Channel films UH Hilo researchers mapping lava flow in Puna
The Discovery Chanel’s video includes an excellent explanation of how the lava mapping is done from the UAV flights in the field to the data analysis and mosaic creation done at the UH Hilo Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization Laboratory.
UH Hilo researchers help County design survey for community impacted by lava flow
UH Hilo geography researchers have been working with Hawai‘i County Civil Defense and Hawai‘i Island United Way to design a survey that will capture the needs of the lower Puna community affected by the lava flow.
UH Hilo researchers map lava flow in Puna; students conduct survey
Collaborative venture of UH Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College uses unmanned aerial vehicle to study lava.
UH Hilo researchers provide aerial imagery of Puna lava flow to emergency responders
The flights are in direct support of disaster relief operations in the area of the flow.
Informational videos of Puna lava flow
Ken Hon, UH Hilo professor of geology, and his wife Cheryl Gansecki, a volcano videographer, have teamed up using their specialized skills to produce informational materials for the Puna community experiencing the current lava flow.
UH Hilo communication professor offers outlet for expression about lava flow in Puna
The lava flow crisis in Puna has inspired Catherine Becker to develop a book that documents discourse on the impact. She welcomes original essays, articles, research papers, photos, poems, stories and art work for possible inclusion.
