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How to Survive a Volcanic Eruption
Life Saving Safety Tips
A volcano is a rupture in the crust that allows hot magma, volcanic ash and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface. Volcanoes are mostly found where tectonic plates are converging or diverging, also hotspots can be found in the middle of a plate such as the Hawaiian Chain.

Some of the topics that will be covering is an introduction to volcanic eruptions, potential dangers, volcanic impacts, knowledge and preparation of what to do before, during and after a volcanic event. 

In dept discussions and information.

January is Volcano Awareness Month
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's calendar is erupting with exciting programs in collaboration with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists!
May is Volcano Preparedness Month
Department of Natual Resources (DNR) has all you need to know to be prepared for the next eruption. 
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Kapiolani Community College Library will be holding an Informative Session on...

When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Time: 9:15 am - 10:30 am

Live Presentation In Lama 118 (Library)

Presenter will be Dr. Nasir Gazdar (Geology/Earth Sciences) Instructor
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ZOOM Link
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/82443569085

Password ERTH

General Workshop/Class Outline:
  • Introduction
  • Potential Dangers
  • Volcanic Impacts
  • Knowledge and Preparation
  • During a Volcanic Event
  • After a Volcanic Event
  • Parting Words
  • More indept Information and discussions.

[V1cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (west Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

 

 

[V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (west Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

 

 

High Lava Fountains At Kīlauea Volcano Rain Down Debris (March 26, 2025)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qtyB5QDBvs


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SIZE Comparison

Kilauea Caldera = 3-4 miles in diameter.

Oahu is about 30-44 miles.

Yellowstone Caldera is 30-40 miles in diameter.

Volcanic Impacts

Particles emitted during major volcanic eruptions cool the atmosphere due to a 'parasol' effect that reflects sunlight. The direct impact of these particles in the atmosphere is fairly short, lasting two to three years. However, they alter for more than 20 years the North Atlantic Ocean circulation, which connects surface and deep currents and influences the climate in Europe. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers from the CNRS, IRD, CEA and Météo‐France* who combined, for the first time, climate simulations, recent oceanographic data, and information from natural climate records. Their findings** are published in Nature Communications on March 30th.

 

Volcanic emission components, exposure pathways, and categories of human health effects

 

 

Vog and Wind Forecasts

https://vog.ivhhn.org/vog-and-wind-forecasts

1. UH Manoa Vog Measurement and Prediction project (VMAP)

Volcanic gas and particulate data and forecast. Uses volcanic gas emission rates and wind field data to model and predict the concentration and dispersion pattern of volcanic SO2 and sulfate particles.

http://weather.hawaii.edu/vmap/new/

Simulated New Zealand Volcano, not Tonga

Hawaiian Volcanos

 

Volcanos and People

Top 10 Volcano Eruptions Caught On Camera

 

UPDATED - Volcano Eruptions Size Comparison

The Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai (HT-HH) Volcano

 

 

Black & White Smokers, Hot Stream Vents

 

Resources

Magma Chamber Evolution

Glencoe Science Level Green

Chapter 8: Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Standardized Test Practice

 

The Earth's Plates

Tectonic Plates Map

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