Living on active volcanoes--the Island of Hawai'i, rev.
Heliker C, Stauffer PH, Hendley JW. 2000. Living on active volcanoes--the Island of Hawai'i, rev.. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fact Sheet. 074-97
People on the Island of Hawaii face many hazards that come with living on or near active volcanoes. These include lava flows, explosive eruptions, volcanic smog, damaging earthquakes, and tsunami (giant seawaves). As the population of the Island grows, the task of reducing the risk from volcano hazards becomes increasingly difficult. To help protect lives and property, USGS scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory closely monitor and study Hawaii's volcanoes and issue timely warnings of hazardous activity.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Heliker, Christina; Stauffer, Peter; Hendley, James
- Date of Issue
- 2000
- Units
- HAVO
- Keywords
- Earthquake, Gas, Hawaii (Big Island), Hazard, Lava Flow, Volcano