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Showing posts with label big island hawaii. Show all posts
Showing posts with label big island hawaii. Show all posts
Friday, November 21, 2008
This Week's Weather in Paradise!
Reprinted from here.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Kilauea Eruption Update!
Reprinted from here.
KILAUEA VOLCANO (CAVW#1302-01-)
19.42°N 155.29°W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
This report on the status of Kilauea volcanic activity, in addition to maps, photos, and webcam images (available using the menu bar above), was prepared by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park status can be found at http://www.nps.gov/havo/ or 985-6000. Hawai`i County Viewing Area status can be found at 961-8093.
Activity Summary for last 24 hours: The final inflation portion of a DI tilt event is in progress. Sulfur dioxide emission rates from the Halema`uma`u and the Pu`u `O`o vents remain high although the emissions from Pu`u `O`o have been decreasing since August. Tephra production from the Halema`uma`u vent remains small. At the east rift eruption site, the flow of lava has paused.
Last 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Weak winds produced poor air quality during most of the last 24 hours. Vent glow was too weak to be recorded by the webcam overnight. This morning, winds above 300 m (1,000 ft) are moving the gas plume to the southwest; winds closer to the ground are weaker resulting in voggy air. GOES-WEST imagery shows the plume moving southwest inland of the coast.
Small amounts of tephra continued to be produced, the collections continue to consistent mostly of glassy spatter. In addition to sounds resembling distant surf, rock falls and rolls could also be made out from the vent.
Sulfur dioxide emission rates remain elevated and variable. The most recent average measurement was 500 tonnes/day on October 24, compared to the 2003-2007 average rate of 140 tonnes/day.
The network of tiltmeters within Kilauea caldera recorded the inflation portion of the ongoing DI tilt event starting at about 2 am. The GPS receiver networks (less sensitive than tiltmeters) recorded small changes but no significant extension or contraction over the past two weeks.
Seismic activity continued to be focused on the south caldera; tremor levels dropped with the start of inflation. A total of 17 earthquakes were located beneath Kilauea or nearby, including 5 beneath the south caldera and none on south flank faults, with the number of RB2S2BL earthquakes increasing to around 50/day.
Last 24 hours at the middle east rift zone vents and flow field: Magma continues to degas through Pu`u `O`o Crater. The most recent sulfur dioxide measurement of 1,100 tonnes/day on October 24 is below the 2005-2007 average of about 2,000 tonnes/day for this vent; Pu`u `O`o emission rates have been slowly declining since early August. No incandescence was observed within the crater overnight.
Pu`u `O`o continues to deflate/collapse. The tiltmeter on the north side of Pu`u `O`o recorded no change in tilt since noon yesterday; the Pu`u `O`o tiltmeter has not yet responded to the DI inflation in progress at the summit. GPS stations spanning the crater (less sensitive than tiltmeters) recorded weak contraction across the crater. Seismic tremor levels near Pu`u `O`o and the TEB vent remain at low values and still haven't responded to the ongoing DI tilt event.
Lava from the TEB vent and the rootless shield complex has paused. The ocean entry plume was very small and only intermittently active yesterday through last night. Incandescence was seen high on the pali above Royal Gardens and from the TEB vent overnight and this morning. GOES-WEST thermal anomalies continued to weaken overnight suggesting that surface flows are no longer active. This morning, CD officials report no active ocean entry.
For more information on visiting Hawaii in general or touring the Big Island in particular, go to www.tourguidehawaii.com and www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com. For video of the eruptions in Hawaii volcanoes national Park, go here, here and here.
KILAUEA VOLCANO (CAVW#1302-01-)
19.42°N 155.29°W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
This report on the status of Kilauea volcanic activity, in addition to maps, photos, and webcam images (available using the menu bar above), was prepared by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park status can be found at http://www.nps.gov/havo/ or 985-6000. Hawai`i County Viewing Area status can be found at 961-8093.
Activity Summary for last 24 hours: The final inflation portion of a DI tilt event is in progress. Sulfur dioxide emission rates from the Halema`uma`u and the Pu`u `O`o vents remain high although the emissions from Pu`u `O`o have been decreasing since August. Tephra production from the Halema`uma`u vent remains small. At the east rift eruption site, the flow of lava has paused.
Last 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Weak winds produced poor air quality during most of the last 24 hours. Vent glow was too weak to be recorded by the webcam overnight. This morning, winds above 300 m (1,000 ft) are moving the gas plume to the southwest; winds closer to the ground are weaker resulting in voggy air. GOES-WEST imagery shows the plume moving southwest inland of the coast.
Small amounts of tephra continued to be produced, the collections continue to consistent mostly of glassy spatter. In addition to sounds resembling distant surf, rock falls and rolls could also be made out from the vent.
Sulfur dioxide emission rates remain elevated and variable. The most recent average measurement was 500 tonnes/day on October 24, compared to the 2003-2007 average rate of 140 tonnes/day.
The network of tiltmeters within Kilauea caldera recorded the inflation portion of the ongoing DI tilt event starting at about 2 am. The GPS receiver networks (less sensitive than tiltmeters) recorded small changes but no significant extension or contraction over the past two weeks.
Seismic activity continued to be focused on the south caldera; tremor levels dropped with the start of inflation. A total of 17 earthquakes were located beneath Kilauea or nearby, including 5 beneath the south caldera and none on south flank faults, with the number of RB2S2BL earthquakes increasing to around 50/day.
Last 24 hours at the middle east rift zone vents and flow field: Magma continues to degas through Pu`u `O`o Crater. The most recent sulfur dioxide measurement of 1,100 tonnes/day on October 24 is below the 2005-2007 average of about 2,000 tonnes/day for this vent; Pu`u `O`o emission rates have been slowly declining since early August. No incandescence was observed within the crater overnight.
Pu`u `O`o continues to deflate/collapse. The tiltmeter on the north side of Pu`u `O`o recorded no change in tilt since noon yesterday; the Pu`u `O`o tiltmeter has not yet responded to the DI inflation in progress at the summit. GPS stations spanning the crater (less sensitive than tiltmeters) recorded weak contraction across the crater. Seismic tremor levels near Pu`u `O`o and the TEB vent remain at low values and still haven't responded to the ongoing DI tilt event.
Lava from the TEB vent and the rootless shield complex has paused. The ocean entry plume was very small and only intermittently active yesterday through last night. Incandescence was seen high on the pali above Royal Gardens and from the TEB vent overnight and this morning. GOES-WEST thermal anomalies continued to weaken overnight suggesting that surface flows are no longer active. This morning, CD officials report no active ocean entry.
For more information on visiting Hawaii in general or touring the Big Island in particular, go to www.tourguidehawaii.com and www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com. For video of the eruptions in Hawaii volcanoes national Park, go here, here and here.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Along The Kona Coast: A Hawaiian King's Birthplace and Ancient Cave Dwellings; Big Island, Hawaii
Keauhou Bay County Park/Kamehameha III Birthplace
A lovely natural harbor backed by volley ball courts, canoe halau and lawn, the park and pier at Keauhou harbor is a lovely place to spend a few moments in quiet contemplation, eat a picnic lunch, or dive into the invitingly cool waters at the end of a hot day.
Along the cliffs fronting the bay is a nature trail planted with native Hawai'ian healing plants with explanatory signs which runs to the birthplace of Kalani Kauikeaouli, who later became King Kamehameha III when his older brother Liholiho (Kamehameha II) died of measles in England. Legend has it that Kalani was still born, but the kahuna attending the royal birth immediately immersed him in the cold waters of a nearby spring, where he was at once revived. There are not many places in America where one can easily walk to the exact birthplace of a King, and this pleasant spot is onesuch, not to be missed.
Numerous charter fishing excursions and the Fairwind Snorkel trips to Kealekekua Bay leave from this Bay.
To reach Keauhou Bay, follow Kaleiopapa St. from either of its intersections with Ali'i Drive between the 5 and 6 mile markers. Full facilities include showers, restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, volleyball courts and a boat ramp.
Ohi'a Lava Tube Caves/Kona Coast Scenic Overlook
This scenic pullout, overlooking the Kona Coastline from Keauhou Bay north past Kailua Bay to Keahole Point, is one of the best places to watch sunset in all of Kona. It's also a grand spot for spotting whale spouts, watching canoe races and just generally taking in the Kona ambience.
Directly below the scenic overlook are the numerous entrances, skylights and pits associated with the Ohia Lava Tube cave complex. Before European contact, these caves were a hub of activity and socialization for the native Hawai'ians. Used at various times as general living quarters, shade during the blazing summers and cover from infrequent storms, springs deep with in the caves also augmented scarce supplies of fresh water for Kona residents. The caves also served as places for sacred ritual and burial of important Ali'i.
Today, exploration of the caves is unsafe and unsavory due to an element of homeless people and criminal activity here. Additionally, most of the accessible entrances are gated or sealed; visitors are asked to refrain from entering the caves to preserve the sanctity of native burials.
Produced by Donnie MacGowan; narrated by Carmen Kinsey and Frank Burgess.
For more information about the interesting, historical and fun spots on the Big Island of Hawaii, also visit here and here.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Today's Weather in Paradise
This weather forecast reprinted from: here.
For information on visiting and exploring the Big Island of Hawaii, go here and here.
For information on visiting and exploring the Big Island of Hawaii, go here and here.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Today's Weather in Paradise
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Weather Forecast, 10 Feb 2008
Here's the weather forecast for Kona, Hawaii for the next several days...brought to you by www.tourguidehawaii.com--you friends in Paradise. Enjoy!
Overnight Mostly Clear Lo 70°F | Monday Isolated Showers Hi 80°F | Monday Night  Partly Cloudy Lo 67°F | Tuesday Isolated Showers Hi 79°F | Tuesday Night Partly Cloudy Lo 67°F | Wednesday Sunny Hi 79°F | Wednesday Night Mostly Clear Lo 66°F | Thursday Slight Chc Showers Hi 80°F | Thursday Night Mostly Clear Lo 67°F |
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Family Fun at Hapuna Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaii. Hapuna Beach. Family. What more can I say? We were there, you were not. The weather is here, wish you were beautiful.
For more information, see www.tourguidehawaii.com
More Customer Testimonial!
"The Tour Guide was amazing—it took us from Kona to the top of Mauna Kea, all the way down south to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and way up north to Pololu Valley…and told us amazing stories, gave us fascinating information and showed us colorful photos of dozens and dozens of sites in between."
Brad & Brad M., Tacoma, WA
For more information, go to www.tourguidehawaii.com.
Relax and Take a Lovely Virtual Tour of the Big Island of Hawaii....
A relaxing slide show through the Big Island of Hawaii, feature the photographs of Donnie MacGowan.
For more information, go to www.tourguidehawaii.com.
Old Video
Here's a vintage video from the very first days of Tour Guide Hawaii! Wow! We've come a long, long way since those days. To see what we're up to right now, go to www.tourguidehawaii.com
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