Aloha: Hey you'll wada scoop? I see that one of the blogs I am following has gone private. I have to registers in order to read it. I started this blog to keep relatives and friends informed on what is happening here in the land of aloha. At one time I thought of writing a weekly newsletter and e-mailing it out, but I think that e-mails should be pithy, and one can pontificate in a blog.
Volcano update: SOS. I have a feeling that Kilauea is going to do its thing till way after I am gone. According to a website I found I should live till I am 81 so......
CJ wants to play with "papa". His idea of playing is for me to watch him crash cars together. Not quite my concept of playing.
It is rather wet in God's country this morning. Wet all the way into Hilo although the sun is shinning right now.
God bless and take care!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Aloha: I got a few comments on yesterdays post. Until I get asked otherwise I will not copy volcano updates from the HVO website. I will just give a short update from memory. Hope the "old timers" does not kick in. Found out that the comment from "Mr. B." was a link to his own blog, and not my friend in California. I try to answer comments in the next days blog, rather than making a new comment. If you feel I have not responded to a comment tell me the date, and content of the comment and I will try to address it.
The Volcano is doing its thing. Tephra is just reworked rock dust, not new stuff. Tremor is still elevated, earthquakes are in the normal range. No glow last night and the caldera is deflating. It appears that the hole in the floor of Halema'uma'u is getting larger. SO2 is very high.
It is cloudy today so the temperature is a little higher today. Our island has been getting rain this week, over 5 inches at Laupahoehoe yesterday. My wife called from Kaho'olawe this morning and she is not cutting down Keawe trees. Because the island (Kaho'olawe) has been getting some rain the powers that be have decided to have the gang plant native ground cover, bushes and shrubs.
I was not able to get in touch with the driver of the Island Market truck so will have to pick up my wife's "tank" on Saturday. She comes back tomorrow evening. I wonder if she will have to swim out to the landing craft. Only time will tell. CJ's mother does not believe that she had to swim ashore last year. I was under the impression that she had told everyone about that.
Take care and be good to each other. God bless.
The Volcano is doing its thing. Tephra is just reworked rock dust, not new stuff. Tremor is still elevated, earthquakes are in the normal range. No glow last night and the caldera is deflating. It appears that the hole in the floor of Halema'uma'u is getting larger. SO2 is very high.
It is cloudy today so the temperature is a little higher today. Our island has been getting rain this week, over 5 inches at Laupahoehoe yesterday. My wife called from Kaho'olawe this morning and she is not cutting down Keawe trees. Because the island (Kaho'olawe) has been getting some rain the powers that be have decided to have the gang plant native ground cover, bushes and shrubs.
I was not able to get in touch with the driver of the Island Market truck so will have to pick up my wife's "tank" on Saturday. She comes back tomorrow evening. I wonder if she will have to swim out to the landing craft. Only time will tell. CJ's mother does not believe that she had to swim ashore last year. I was under the impression that she had told everyone about that.
Take care and be good to each other. God bless.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Aloha: Hey readers, question! I started to use just the summery of the HVO website, then changed to the more detailed report. Now the question. Which do you prefer?
Here is the more detailed report from the HVO site, in red as usual. Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Strong northeasterly winds kept the plume moving southwest yesterday. Overnight, faint, but stronger than last night, glow from a source beneath the north vent rim was recorded by a webcam near the Halema`uma`u Overlook. This morning, a white plume is moving low and southwest over the Ka`u Desert.
A very small amount of ash was collected downwind of the source this morning, a definite decrease from previous days. Sulfur dioxide emission rates remain elevated and variable. The most recent average measurement was 1,500 tonnes/day on February 2 compared to the 2003-2007 average rate of 140 tonnes/day.
Seismic tremor levels abruptly increased about 25% around 3:30 pm yesterday, abruptly dropped by half at 4:44 am, and then just as abruptly increased at 6:10 am to remain at elevated values. Three earthquakes were strong enough to be located beneath the south summit caldera; 1 earthquake was located beneath the upper east rift zone. The number of RB2S2BL earthquakes remain within background values.
I got a call from my wife this morning. Her group of Kaho'olawe workers lucked out this trip. The ocean was calm enough so that the landing craft was able to get to the beach and they could walk off. Last year the whole bunch had to swim ashore. When she first started to go to Kaho'olawe the group was flown in be helicopter. As money dried up so did the perks. This year they have to pay for the privilege of doing manual labor.
It was warmer up country this morning. A mist was coming down. Wet all the way to Hilo. When the clouds release moisture the heat that kept the moisture suspended is released so the area is not so cold. It was 56 degrees in Volcano this morning.
KAR called yesterday and the "tank" is ready. Anakam left for school and I forgot to find out what time she needs me tomorrow. If it is late I could catch a ride to Na'alehu with the Island Market truck and bring the "tank" home. We shall see what we shall see.
Well, CJ is wanting "papa" to play with him so I will close. God bless and take care of each other.
Here is the more detailed report from the HVO site, in red as usual. Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Strong northeasterly winds kept the plume moving southwest yesterday. Overnight, faint, but stronger than last night, glow from a source beneath the north vent rim was recorded by a webcam near the Halema`uma`u Overlook. This morning, a white plume is moving low and southwest over the Ka`u Desert.
A very small amount of ash was collected downwind of the source this morning, a definite decrease from previous days. Sulfur dioxide emission rates remain elevated and variable. The most recent average measurement was 1,500 tonnes/day on February 2 compared to the 2003-2007 average rate of 140 tonnes/day.
Seismic tremor levels abruptly increased about 25% around 3:30 pm yesterday, abruptly dropped by half at 4:44 am, and then just as abruptly increased at 6:10 am to remain at elevated values. Three earthquakes were strong enough to be located beneath the south summit caldera; 1 earthquake was located beneath the upper east rift zone. The number of RB2S2BL earthquakes remain within background values.
I got a call from my wife this morning. Her group of Kaho'olawe workers lucked out this trip. The ocean was calm enough so that the landing craft was able to get to the beach and they could walk off. Last year the whole bunch had to swim ashore. When she first started to go to Kaho'olawe the group was flown in be helicopter. As money dried up so did the perks. This year they have to pay for the privilege of doing manual labor.
It was warmer up country this morning. A mist was coming down. Wet all the way to Hilo. When the clouds release moisture the heat that kept the moisture suspended is released so the area is not so cold. It was 56 degrees in Volcano this morning.
KAR called yesterday and the "tank" is ready. Anakam left for school and I forgot to find out what time she needs me tomorrow. If it is late I could catch a ride to Na'alehu with the Island Market truck and bring the "tank" home. We shall see what we shall see.
Well, CJ is wanting "papa" to play with him so I will close. God bless and take care of each other.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Kaho'olawe
Aloha no: It was a clear and crisp day in Volcano when we left this morning, but it is raining in Hilo. Most residents of the Big Island do not realize that Hilo gets more rain than Volcano. I think the reason for this is that Glenwood, between Hilo and Volcano, is one of the wettest communities in the state.
The volcano update from the HVO website is next. Today I think I will print it in orange. Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Weak winds yesterday morning produced some spectacularly bad air quality before moderate trade winds resumed in early afternoon. Overnight, faint glow from a source beneath the north vent rim was recorded by a webcam near the Halema`uma`u Overlook. This morning, a white plume is moving low and southwest over the Ka`u Desert. Small amounts of ash were collected downwind of the source this morning, most of which was glassy spatter including a lot of fresh Pele's hair. Near the vent, waxing and waning gas-rushing noises could be heard. Sulfur dioxide emission rates remain elevated and variable. The most recent average measurement was 1,100 tonnes/day on January 30 compared to the 2003-2007 average rate of 140 tonnes/day. Seismic tremor levels remain elevated despite abruptly decreasing by a few percent around 9:20 am yesterday morning and again at about 8:30 pm. One earthquake was strong enough to be located beneath the south summit caldera; 7 were located on south flank faults. The number of RB2S2BL earthquakes remain within background values. Somebody asked about the two 3+ earthquakes. There were actually three quakes. When I checked the website nobody had reported feeling them so I did not report on them. Today I see that the latest two have reports of being felt.
Today Anakam starts at 'Imiloa. She will put in two hours today, same on Tuesday, and four on Friday. The internship is for eight hours a week.
I dropped my wife and her brother at the airport this morning. I mentioned that she was going to Kaho'olawe to clear Keawe trees this week. The people who go have to bring their own lunch for today. Last year everybody that took PB&J sandwiches had them taken away by the TSA because the jelly is a gel, even when spread on bread. When will the very rare thing known as common sense kick in? Auwe!!!
God bless everyone and take care. Do not forget that American ends with "I can".
The volcano update from the HVO website is next. Today I think I will print it in orange. Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Weak winds yesterday morning produced some spectacularly bad air quality before moderate trade winds resumed in early afternoon. Overnight, faint glow from a source beneath the north vent rim was recorded by a webcam near the Halema`uma`u Overlook. This morning, a white plume is moving low and southwest over the Ka`u Desert. Small amounts of ash were collected downwind of the source this morning, most of which was glassy spatter including a lot of fresh Pele's hair. Near the vent, waxing and waning gas-rushing noises could be heard. Sulfur dioxide emission rates remain elevated and variable. The most recent average measurement was 1,100 tonnes/day on January 30 compared to the 2003-2007 average rate of 140 tonnes/day. Seismic tremor levels remain elevated despite abruptly decreasing by a few percent around 9:20 am yesterday morning and again at about 8:30 pm. One earthquake was strong enough to be located beneath the south summit caldera; 7 were located on south flank faults. The number of RB2S2BL earthquakes remain within background values. Somebody asked about the two 3+ earthquakes. There were actually three quakes. When I checked the website nobody had reported feeling them so I did not report on them. Today I see that the latest two have reports of being felt.
Today Anakam starts at 'Imiloa. She will put in two hours today, same on Tuesday, and four on Friday. The internship is for eight hours a week.
I dropped my wife and her brother at the airport this morning. I mentioned that she was going to Kaho'olawe to clear Keawe trees this week. The people who go have to bring their own lunch for today. Last year everybody that took PB&J sandwiches had them taken away by the TSA because the jelly is a gel, even when spread on bread. When will the very rare thing known as common sense kick in? Auwe!!!
God bless everyone and take care. Do not forget that American ends with "I can".
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Aloha kakahiaka i'a kakou. It is a glorious morning here in Volcano this morning!! Cool and crisp. Forty two when we got up. It is 10a and is now 50. Volcano update from HVO webpage, in red, follows.
Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Northeasterly winds kept the plume moving toward the southwest resulting in good air quality in the surrounding communities yesterday. Overnight, faint glow from a source beneath the north vent rim was recorded by a webcam near the Halema`uma`u Overlook. This morning, a white plume is ascending vertically in weak winds resulting in some poor air quality. Sulfur dioxide emission rates remain elevated and variable. The most recent average measurement was 1,100 tonnes/day on January 30 compared to the 2003-2007 average rate of 140 tonnes/day. Seismic tremor levels remain elevated. Two earthquakes were strong enough to be located beneath the south summit caldera and 2 were on south flank faults. The number of RB2S2BL earthquakes remain within background values.
I did not get to post anything yesterday as, for reasons unknown, this machine refused to hook up to the Internet. When I first logged on it was fine but while I was checking the Volcano websites it quit. My resident IT person informed me she has not seen a computer with so many issues as this one. Every time I turn it on it goes to a "found new hardware wizard" and I have not installed any new hardware. I hope that my luck holds as she will be going to Kaho'olawe tomorrow to cut down Keawe trees. Keawe is not a native tree so it will have to go!!!
The man at KAR is sick so my wife's "tank" is not ready so I did not get to ride the bus Friday. Saturday we went to Ocean View. My wife taught a class to Red Cross volunteers on the use of an AED with CPR. It was a beautiful day all around.
I do like to get comments on this blog. Someone asked about Anakam. She is CJ mother. I do not know who "Mr B" is but I believe he is a friend from California.
I will be in Hilo sitting with CJ this week so will be writing this blog from there. Hope all is well with all of you and may God bless each and every one of you.
Past 24 hours at Kilauea summit: Northeasterly winds kept the plume moving toward the southwest resulting in good air quality in the surrounding communities yesterday. Overnight, faint glow from a source beneath the north vent rim was recorded by a webcam near the Halema`uma`u Overlook. This morning, a white plume is ascending vertically in weak winds resulting in some poor air quality. Sulfur dioxide emission rates remain elevated and variable. The most recent average measurement was 1,100 tonnes/day on January 30 compared to the 2003-2007 average rate of 140 tonnes/day. Seismic tremor levels remain elevated. Two earthquakes were strong enough to be located beneath the south summit caldera and 2 were on south flank faults. The number of RB2S2BL earthquakes remain within background values.
I did not get to post anything yesterday as, for reasons unknown, this machine refused to hook up to the Internet. When I first logged on it was fine but while I was checking the Volcano websites it quit. My resident IT person informed me she has not seen a computer with so many issues as this one. Every time I turn it on it goes to a "found new hardware wizard" and I have not installed any new hardware. I hope that my luck holds as she will be going to Kaho'olawe tomorrow to cut down Keawe trees. Keawe is not a native tree so it will have to go!!!
The man at KAR is sick so my wife's "tank" is not ready so I did not get to ride the bus Friday. Saturday we went to Ocean View. My wife taught a class to Red Cross volunteers on the use of an AED with CPR. It was a beautiful day all around.
I do like to get comments on this blog. Someone asked about Anakam. She is CJ mother. I do not know who "Mr B" is but I believe he is a friend from California.
I will be in Hilo sitting with CJ this week so will be writing this blog from there. Hope all is well with all of you and may God bless each and every one of you.
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