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Hurricane Hone sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears

Hurricane Hone is passing just south of Hawaii, close enough to sweep the coast of the Big Island with tropical storm force winds

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024

Hawaii health officials warn volcanic smog known as vog has returned during latest eruption

Health officials are warning the public about air-quality hazards from the latest eruption of a Hawaii volcano

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Death toll in Maui rises to 93 with 2,200 structures destroyed or damaged

Churches offer prayers for the dead, missing after wildfires on Maui destroyed nearly every building in the town of Lahaina, leaving thousands without shelter.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Lava from Hawaii Volcano Lights Night Sky amid Warnings

Waves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world’s largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years, and officials told people living on Hawaii’s Big Island to be ready in the event of a worst-case scenario. The eruption of Mauna Loa wasn’t immediately endangering…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022

Hawaii volcano eruption has some on alert, draws onlookers

Despite assurances that lava from Hawaii's Mauna Loa isn't threatening communities, some residents are remaining vigilant

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Erupting Hawaii Volcano Spurs Warning for People to Prepare

Waves of orange, glowing lava and smoky ash belched and sputtered Monday from the world’s largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years, and officials told people living on Hawaii’s Big Island to be ready in the event of a worst-case scenario.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022