Living on a Volcano - informative events

[Rob Tucker]

From yesterday's Trib:

All or parts of this should be of interest to most everyone.

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http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/arti...ocal02.txt

Volcano Month events schedule

Jan. 7 -- Presentation on Kilauea's 1790 eruption by HVO's Don Swanson, UH-Hilo, Wentworth Hall 1, 7 p.m.

Jan. 8 -- Three-mile guided hike to Mauna Ulu, site of the 1969-1974 east rift zone eruption, by HVO's Don Swanson. Meet at the Mauna Ulu parking area in HVNP, 9 a.m.

Jan. 11 -- After Dark in the Park: What's happening in Halema'uma'u Crater? by HVO's Matt Patrick, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Jan. 14 -- Presentation on emergency response by HVO's Jim Kauahikaua, Civil Defense's Quince Mento and HVNP's chief ranger, UH-Hilo, Wentworth Hall 1, 7 p.m.

Jan. 18 -- After Dark in the Park: Kilauea's East Rift Eruption, 28 years and counting, by HVO's Tim Orr, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Jan. 19 -- Presentation on Mauna Loa by HVO's Frank Trusdell, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park Amphitheater, 6 p.m.

Jan. 21 -- Presentation on volcano monitoring by HVO's Mike Poland, UH-Hilo, Wentworth Hall 1, 7 p.m.

Jan. 22 -- One-mile roundtrip guided walk on the Devastation Trail with HVO's Kelly Wooten and HVNP botanist Mark Wasser. Meet at the Pu'u Pu'ai overlook in the park, 10 a.m.

Jan. 25 -- After Dark in the Park: The Life and Times of Volcanologist Frank Perret, by HVO's Jim Kauahikaua. Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Jan. 27 -- Presentation on Kilauea's volcanic gases and their impacts by HVO's Jeff Sutton and Tamar Elias.

Jan. 28 -- Presentation on the volcanic origin of traditional Hawaiian tools by UH-Hilo's Steve Lundblad, UH-Hilo, Wentworth Hall 1, 7 p.m.

Jan. 31 -- Presentation on Mauna Loa by HVO's Frank Trusdell, Lyman Museum, Hilo, 7 p.m. $3 for nonmembers.

[Royall]

Thanks for the heads up Rob.... the hike on the 8th sounds like a good one if the weather cooperates!

Royall

[Kelena]

There's a volcano?

[macuu222]

Wonder when the hotel in the park will open up?

[Wao nahele wahine]

According to the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park website, it will re-open in early 2012.

http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lodging.htm

Wahine

[JerryCarr]

The Bear and I have hiked to the summit of Mauna Ulu twice, and it is an amazing place. The red lava flows on the southern flank look like they are still moving despite having cooled and hardened about 30 years ago. This is a "must do" for anyone with a serious interest in vulcanism or anyone who just wants a really different experience in the Park.

[Royall]

Thanks again to you Rob!! Had a fine hike up at HVNP. A very interesting vulcanologist led the group (60+) through some very interesting features. Ended up on top of Mauna Ulu with a breath taking view of some beautiful scenery. At one point we (when the clouds parted a bit)could see Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Halema,uma'u, Pu'u O'o, and the Thanksgiving Day break out. Plus all the steam vents that connect all features. Couldn't have planned a better day up there! Also as a bonus, renewed my annual pass for the last time! Only $10.00 for my lifetime pass now that they call me an "old man" LOL!!

Royall

[Carey]

Just got this email on the Jan 28th presentation with Dr Steve Lundblad, a specialist in non-destructive age testing on volcanic rock, & normally a fairly fun lecturer:
"explore how active volcanoes in Hawaii provided early Hawaiians with tool-quality stone.

Dr. Steve Lundblads presentation, which is free and open to the public, is Friday, January 28 at 7 p.m. in Wentworth Hall, Room 1, on the UH Hilo campus.

Lundblad will explain how changes in activity during the life cycle of a Hawaiian volcano can be used to trace the origin of stone tool artifacts found in Hawaii. He will also talk about on-going UH Hilo geoarchaeological research using non-destructive techniques to gain new insights into the source and exchange of Hawaiian stone artifacts."


ETA: Does anyone know where/what time the Jan 27th presentation is?
I thought I had the link for these events, but do not!