Kilauea Erupting at Night

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Hawaii's History, A Personal Collection

Author's Personal Collection: Undated actual photo by K. A. Hon, of the U.S. Geological Survey
Author's Personal Collection

Undated actual photo by K. A. Hon, of the U.S. Geological Survey

Name/Title

Kilauea Erupting at Night

Description

Ken Hon named scientist-in-charge at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Posted on February 3, 2021 Ken Hon, a geology professor at UH Hilo from 1997 to 2020, served as interim vice chancellor for academic affairs for his final three years before retirement. His research on lava-flow inflation and the importance of shear rates in determining lava-flow morphology are foundational for understanding the hazards and behavior of basaltic volcanoes.

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Ken Hon

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hawaiiancovers@gmail.com

Create Date

October 9, 2025

Update Date

October 9, 2025