Volcanic and seismic hazards on the island of Hawaii

Author:

Geological Survey (U.S.),, Heliker, C. C.

Title:

Volcanic and seismic hazards on the island of Hawaii

Year:

1990

Pages:

48 p.

Subject:

Earthquakes Hawaii Island Kilauea Volcano Mauna Loa Volcanoes Hawaii Island

Summary:

A comprehensive summary of the hazards from lava flows, earthquakes, and tsunami on the island of Hawaii. The author presents a hazard zonation for the island, ranging from 1 (highest hazard at the summits and zones of Kilauea and Mauna Loa) to 9 (lowest hazard on the dormant, and possibly extinct, Kohala Volcano). Detailed hazard maps showing historical flows, roads, and population centers are included for each of the volcanoes on the island. The author briefly discusses hazard mitigation. Methods recommended to mitigate lava flows are (1) efficient evacuation procedures, and (2) restriction of building in zones of high hazard.

URL:

https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/7000036

Collection:

Monographs