January 2010. Music by: Komeda. Pahoa, Puna. Pahoa is located at 19°30?4?N 154°57?11?W. In the Hawaiian language, the word ‘pahoa’ means dagger or knife. It is unknown when the indigenous Hawaiians settled the area during pre-contact times, but the deep,…
Are you interested in taking a trip to Hawaii? If you are, you will have a number of choices to make. One of the most important choices is that of your destination. Do you know which Hawaiian island you want…
When considering Hawaii, many people visualise a group of islands that are beautiful, welcoming and warm to the senses. Other qualities that often come to mind include sugar cane and macadamia nut fields, fiery volcanoes and some of the best…
January 2010. Music by: François De Roubaix. Lava Flow Viewing at Kalapana The Kalapana Safe Viewing program is the result of a cooperative effort of county, state, federal, private agencies and the local community to develop a safe viewing program…
December 2009, Music by: Kaczmarek. Facts about Kilauea Volcano Location 19.425 N 155.292 W Elevation above sea level 4190 ft Area 552 mi2 (13.7% of Hawai`i) Volume 6000-8500 mi3 hvo.wr.usgs.gov Summit Caldera The caldera itself has no Hawaiian name other…