Tropical Gardening: Heavy rains leach nutrients from Hawaiian soils
Heavy rainfall in many parts of our island has caused the loss of essential nutrients. After some serious dry spells in 2019, parts of Hawaii Island received over abundant precipitation not only removing nutrients like nitrogen but actual top soil as well. West Hawaii has received much less but with our excessively porous rocky areas, even five or six inches of rain can leach important elements essential to plant growth.
Volcano Watch: HVO people and jobs, Part 2: Who and what is the Scientist-in-Charge?
Since the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory was founded by the visionary Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar in 1912, a senior scientist has been responsible for its work and staff. Over time, the leadership title has changed from Director to Scientist-in-Charge (SIC), but the principal responsibilities endure: (1) ensure that HVO has funding, people, and equipment to research and monitor Hawaiis volcanoes and warn of hazards; (2) lead observatory staff as they respond to, document, and study eruptions; and (3) engage with emergency managers, the public, and other government agencies to minimize negative impacts.
Calendar for January 18
Let’s Talk Food: Taking care of your gut
Now that the holidays are behind us, we can concentrate on ourselves and eat foods that are good for our overall health, both physically and mentally.
‘Looks like a movie!’ Traveling back in time to Tombstone
TOMBSTONE, Ariz. Bang! Bang! Bang!
Calendar for January 11
Let’s Talk Food: New Year’s Resolutions
In the new year of 2020, we all want to make resolutions for a better, healthier life. We should make achievable and realistic goals so we can accomplish them.
Volcano Watch: Scientists look to Hawaiian chants for mention of past crater lakes
The Halemaumau crater lake at the summit of Kilauea Volcano is on everyones mind at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).
Calendar for January 4
Let’s Talk Food: Tomorrow is New Year’s Day
Today is New Years Eve and the last day of 2019.
Tropical Gardening: A resolution to focus on love, forests and gardens
Volcano Watch: Danish postdoctoral fellow helps HVO understand Kilauea’s explosive eruptions
Traveling for social media is gaining momentum for 2020
Calendar for December 28
Sudan’s Christians enjoy holiday amid hope for new freedoms
A Christmas treat; KDEN presents ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
Don Draper, Eleven, Selina Meyer lead AP roles of the decade
Let’s Talk Food: Tomorrow is Christmas Day
Let’s Talk Food: A visit to OK Farms
