All articles tagged with #mauna loa
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Common Dreams
In 2025, atmospheric CO2 levels peaked above 430 ppm, the highest in millions of years, highlighting ongoing climate change driven by human activities, despite overshadowing political feuds. This milestone serves as a stark wake-up call about the urgent need to reduce fossil fuel emissions to prevent catastrophic global warming.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by VOA Learning English
Scientists identified signs of an impending eruption at Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano two months before it occurred in November 2022. By detecting small earthquakes and analyzing lava chemistry, researchers were able to predict the movement of magma beneath the surface. This study, published in Nature Communications, highlights the potential for using such methods to forecast future volcanic eruptions, although full prediction remains challenging.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Seattle Times
Scientists detected warning signs, such as small earthquakes and ground swelling, two months before Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted in late 2022. A study confirmed that magma moved closer to the surface, matching the timeline of observed signs. While eruptions can't be precisely predicted, understanding past volcanic behavior helps improve forecasts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Michael Crichton's unfinished novel "Eruption," about the eruption of Mauna Loa, has been completed by James Patterson and is now available. Crichton's widow, Sherri, provided Patterson with all of Crichton's research to help finish the book. This collaboration is part of Sherri's efforts to preserve Crichton's legacy and introduce their son to his father's work. Since Crichton's death, several novels have been published under his name, with more expected in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, causing items to fall off shelves and a power outage in a nearby town. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, did not cause a tsunami or serious damage. Hawaii experiences earthquakes due to various reasons, including the movement of magma and the weight of the islands bending and stressing the Earth's crust. There were no immediate reports of damage to telescopes or national park facilities, and earthquakes are not uncommon in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa on Hawaii's Big Island, causing items to fall off shelves in nearby towns but not resulting in major damage. No tsunami was expected, and the earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, was attributed to the weight of the Hawaiian Islands on the Earth’s surface. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory stated that the earthquake didn't affect Mauna Loa or neighboring Kilauea volcano and wouldn't cause significant infrastructure damage. The Big Island, mostly rural, experiences earthquakes on average once every 1.5 years, with this one also being felt in Honolulu.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, causing power outages and minor damage, but no tsunami. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, shook the island and was felt in Honolulu. Mauna Loa, one of the world's largest active volcanoes, last erupted in late 2022. The earthquake didn't affect Mauna Loa or neighboring volcano Kilauea, and there was no apparent damage to roads or visitor centers. Hawaii experiences earthquakes due to various reasons, including magma movement, and the majority of earthquakes occur on and around the Big Island.