On Thursday, the US Geological Survey said that Hawaii’s Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbour Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava.
The agency said that the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images indicating Kilauea had begun erupting inside Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit caldera.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake rattled the Big Island of Hawaii, centred on the world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa. The quake, initially reported by the U.S. Geological Survey as magnitude 6.3, struck Mauna Loa's southern flank at a depth of 23 miles, 1.3 miles southwest of Pahala. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of serious damage.
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Phase One Investigative Maui Wildfire Report , to Be Released Next Month.
ABC reports that seven months after deadly
wildfires devastated Maui, an investigative
report will be released on April 17, 2024.
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez commissioned the
Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) to conduct an
independent investigation alongside several local agencies.
The first phase of the investigation is meant
to analyze how the disaster unfolded during
the first 24 to 72 hours, as well as its aftermath. .
The report also includes
a comprehensive timeline of events. .
According to the AG's office, the FSRI research
team ran into unexpected delays while
gathering information critical to their review. .
In November of 2023, subpoenas were served to the
Maui Emergency Management Agency, the County
of Maui Department of Public Works and the
County of Maui Department of Water Supply.
Those subpoenas demanded materials relevant
to the investigation, including documents and photos, as well as video and audio recordings.
Being able to review all of the data,
which is extensive, has a tremendous
impact on the comprehensive analysis
of the fire incident and our
recommendations to make Hawaiʻi
a safer place to live, work and play, Steve Kerber, Ph.D., PE, vice president and executive director of FSRI, via ABC.
An analysis of this magnitude cannot be
rushed, and we must allow for the time
needed to make sure this investigation,
based on science, is done correctly, Anne Lopez, Hawaii Attorney General, via ABC.
I am confident that the Phase One
report will provide some answers
to the questions surrounding
the tragic wildfire incident, Anne Lopez, Hawaii Attorney General, via ABC
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California Braces, for Back-to-Back , 'Pineapple Express' Storms.
On February 1, the West Coast of the United States
was bracing for severe weather, with over
22 million people under flood alerts. .
NBC reports that both state and local officials
have already taken action to limit potential damage
and disruption from two powerful Pacific storms. .
Approximately 32 million people are also under high
wind alerts, bringing the potential of widespread
power outages as the pair of storms approach. .
The first of the storms is forecast to hit on
February 1, while the second storm is expected
to hit on February 4 and carry into February 5.
Both storms could be categorized as
"Pineapple Express" storms, having
originated in the subtropics of Hawaii.
Further inland, the storms are expected
to carry heavy snow, with over one million
people under winter weather alerts. .
According to National Weather Service
meteorologist Robert Hart, areas above 7,000 feet
could experience as much as 18 inches of snow.
NBC reports that Southern California
is predicted to receive the worst
of the rain from the February 1 storm. .
NBC reports that Southern California
is predicted to receive the worst
of the rain from the February 1 storm. .
The state, which is already recovering from recent record-
breaking rainfall and flooding, can expect the second
stronger storm to bring heavy winds, rain and snow. .
According to the California Department of Water
Resources, 5 million sandbags and over 62,000 flood-
blocking "super sacks" were on ready to combat flooding.
According to the California Department of Water
Resources, 5 million sandbags and over 62,000 flood-
blocking "super sacks" were on ready to combat flooding
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California is bracing for a double onslaught of Pacific storms, fueled by atmospheric rivers, that are set to bring heavy rainfall and raise the risk of widespread flooding. The initial storm hit the West Coast, stretching from Oregon to Northern California and the San Francisco Bay area, with showers and gusty winds. Termed "Pineapple Express," these storms originate from warm, subtropical waters near Hawaii. The first storm, expected to intensify in the Bay area, will bring 2 to 5 inches of rain in San Francisco, with snow forecast in nearby mountains, prompting flood watches and high-wind warnings.
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