Lava Boat Bombed by Kilauea and Other Volcanic News
Kilauea's putting on a dangerous show
Rosetta Stones
Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
Kilauea Produces a Stunning Lava Whirl!
Happy Fourth of July from Kilauea! The volcano's putting on a spectacular show for us—come see!
I Regret to Inform You: Kilauea Rumors Aren't At All True
Here's your one-stop Kilauea BS detector
Flash Flooding and Sinkholes and Erosion, Oh My!
It's beginning to look a lot like flash flood season everywhere we go! Catch up on the news and find out how to survive right here.
Island on Fire: A Book That Will Satisfy Some of Your Geology of Explodey Islands Cravings
Hawaii isn't the only island where fissures open and swallow civilization. Read about a much more spectacular eruption in Iceland.
The Lowdown on LAZE: Kilauea's Most Recent Hazard
Acidic clouds rise from the water—what are they, and how dangerous can they be?
Evacuating Volcano Country: Begin Your Preparations Today
In volcano country, there may not be a tomorrow
Leilani Estates Eruption: No End in Sight
The lava drama unfolds in Leilani Estates
Darwin, the Galápagos and the Evolution of Basalt
Take a voyage on the Beagle and investigate a very special type of basalt with Charles Darwin himself
Kilauea Erupts Fountains of Fire in Leilani Estates
Hawaii's most active volcano opens a new fissure and drives people from their homes
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