Maunaloa

If you're a fan of the late author Michael Crichton, you may be excited to hear his new novel, "Eruption," was released Monday. Prior to his death in 2008, Crichton penned nearly 30 novels, four of which have been published posthumously. The Conversation spoke with Crichton's wife, Sherri, about his book — co-authored by James Patterson.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Maunaloa on the Big Island on Friday, knocking items off shelves in nearby towns but not immediately prompting reports of serious damage. Some shaking could be felt about 200 miles away in Honolulu on Oʻahu.

Winter weather conditions have resulted in the closure of all areas on Maunaloa. Permits for backcountry hiking and overnight stays were canceled because of adverse conditions.

Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the 2022 Maunaloa eruption. The dormant volcano on the Big Island came to life in the middle of the night on Nov. 27, 2022 — for the first time in 38 years. Jessica Ferracane, the spokesperson for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, spoke to The Conversation about the latest seismic news.

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A team of state and federal emergency management officials will be inspecting the damage and impacts caused by the recent Maunaloa eruption.

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Maunaloa erupting after a nearly 40-year slumber has been an exciting moment for longtime backcountry hiker Kawika Singson. The Native Hawaiian grew up on Hawaiʻi Island’s Hāmākua Coast and graduated from Honoka’a High School in 1981.

Maunaloa’s first eruption in almost four decades is over. And nearby Kīlauea has also gone quiet. Geologist Matt Patrick said that while the volcanoes have distinct magma systems, it is possible they affected one another. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.

The Chair of the State Senate Ways and Means Committee discusses the recent hearings over the botched awarding of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority marketing contract; the USGS shares what it might mean now that both the Maunaloa and Kīlauea eruptions have stopped; and a Hawaiʻi Island backcountry hiker talks about his experiences trekking around the Maunaloa area