Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a written statement Tuesday it became fully operational Aug. 13. The federally operated observatory had been less than fully operational since the previous Friday morning after Tropical Storm Iselle directly hit the Big Island on Aug. 7.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a written statement Tuesday it became fully operational Aug. 13. The federally operated observatory had been less than fully operational since the previous Friday morning after Tropical Storm Iselle directly hit the Big Island on Aug. 7.
The instrument networks and monitoring computer systems designed by HVO staff weathered the tropical storm with little damage. However, they remained offline to the public for several days because internal power problems needed to be assessed and replacement parts had to be ordered from the mainland.
HVO provides continuous, critical updates on the ongoing Kilauea eruption, earthquake data, and webcam images to emergency managers and island communities for their safety and economic well-being.