Scientists can’t know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale warning signs.

HONOLULU--Lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island of Hawaii, scientists said Thursday, a development that was a welcome ...

Thousands of Hawaii residents are coping with a shortage of inexpensive insurance in sprawling subdivisions built on Big Island generations ago in the two most hazardous lava zones ...

Lava Roofing Kona has emerged as a key player in the recovery and rebuilding efforts following the destructive Hurricane Hone that swept across the Big Island of Hawaii. The company has been ...

Photo by Elena_Suvorova/Shutterstock Whether you’re looking to slowly drive past a bison herd, scale colossal mountain peaks, ...

Tiltmeters are a crucial component of the volcanic monitoring network in Hawaii. By detecting subtle changes in ground ...

Most visitors stay close to the action in Waikiki resorts, while some venture to Oahu's quieter North Shore or neighbouring islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – Hawaiian geese have begun nesting near the summit of Kilauea, leading to temporary closures ...

Ten years ago, a mysterious new disease was found sweeping through Hawaii’s native ‘ohi‘a forests, killing off the foundation ...

Slabs of quarried lava rock that once formed street curbs ... relate to the decimation of Hawaii sandalwood forests when the valuable wood was widely harvested and exported on foreign cargo ...

The largest lava flows from this eruption were located at the lower end of the fissure system closest to Pahoa and fed by lava fountains 90 to 120 meters (300–400 ft) tall. Two additional 2-day ...

By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, Cornell scientists have started developing a library of ...