New USGS Fact Sheet Summarizes the Ongoing Pu`u `O`o - Kupaianaha Eruption |
On January 3, 2003, Kilauea Volcano began its 21st year of nearly
continuous eruption. Since the eruption began in 1983, lava flows
have covered 111 square kilometers of the volcano, added nearly 220
hectares to the island, created local volcanic air pollution known
as "vog," and drawn millions of people to experience and enjoy
volcanic activity up close. This is the longest eruption on
Kilauea's east rift zone in at least the past 600 years, and
the volcano is not showing any sign that the eruption may end
soon. A new 2-page
fact sheet summarizes key aspects of the eruption.
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Call for Papers
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You can now submit abstracts and register for the third
international Cities on Volcanoes meeting in Hilo, Hawai`i. Hot
off the press, the Second Circular Call for Papers includes information
about the meeting's program, plenary speakers, symposia and
workshops, field trips, and lodging, as well as instructions for submitting
abstracts, registration and payment online. Click
here for Second Circular.
Cities on Volcanoes 3 is the third international meeting to bring together emergency managers, volcanologists, educators, sociologists, psychologists, economists and city planners to re-evaluate volcanic crisis preparedness and management in cities and densely populated areas. HVO is helping to organize this interdisciplinary meeting. |
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