Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Eruption: 29 Years and Counting January 3, 2012, marks the 29th anniversary of Kīlauea's ongoing east rift zone eruption. During its first three years, spectacular lava fountains spewed episodically from the Pu'u 'Ō'ō vent. Since then, nearly continuous lava effusion has built a vast plain of pāhoehoe that stretches from the rift zone to the sea. This past year has seen many changes, including fissure eruptions and the collapse and refilling of the lava lake within the Pu'u 'Ō'ō crater. GeologistTim Orr, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, will review highlights from the past 29 years and talk about recent developments on Kīlauea's east rift zone.  

• Park entrance fees apply. Park also requests a $2 donation for the program.
• For more information, call (808) 985‐6014 or 985‐6011.

The East Hawaii Cultural Center will help HVO celebrate its centennial through a special exhibit featuring EHCC Member Art in the main gallery and HVO historical photos and videos in the side galleries. Opening night will feature HVO speakers. Call (808) 961‐5711, email arts@ehcc.org, or visit http://www.ehcc.org/index.html for more information.

Explosive Kīlauea: First Impressions Can Be DeceivingRecent decades of quiet lava effusion on Kīlauea can be deceiving compared to the past 2500 years, when the volcano produced episodic explosive activity more than half the time. Through collaborative studies by HVO, Smithsonian Institution, and University of Hawai'i geologists, we now know that the period from 1500 to 1800 was one of frequent violent eruptions, with at least four eruptions powering their way into the jet stream and many others inundating the summit with deposits of thick ash and volcanic bombs. HVO geologist Don Swanson will discuss Kīlauea's explosive past, speculate on future events, and show how the explosive activity has been both a blessing and a curse for Hawai'i Island people.

A group exhibit celebrating the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's Centennial. This multimedia exhibit features paintings by Catherine Robbins and Alan Fine, ceramics by Tim Freeman, and a live performance by poet Kimberly Dark, all inspired by the dynamic volcanic environment. Hawai'i's culture, history, and traditional and contemporary arts are brought vividly together at Volcano Art Center on the edge of Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Opening reception on Saturday, January 7, 2012, 5:00–7:00 p.m., at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967‐7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org for more information.

A group exhibit celebrating the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's Centennial. This multimedia exhibit features paintings by Catherine Robbins and Alan Fine, ceramics by Tim Freeman, and a live performance by poet Kimberly Dark, all inspired by the dynamic volcanic environment. Hawai'i's culture, history, and traditional and contemporary arts are brought vividly together at Volcano Art Center on the edge of Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Opening reception on Saturday, January 7, 2012, 5:00–7:00 p.m., at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967‐7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org for more information.

In March 2008, a new volcanic vent opened in Halema'uma'u Crater at the summit of Kīlauea. Since then, the eruption has consisted of continuous degassing, occasional explosive events, ongoing ash emissions, and fluctuating lava pond activity in an open vent that has now grown to more than 430 feet wide. While the eruption enthralls visitors, it also provides an abundance of data and insights for scientists. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Matt Patrick will present an overview of Kīlauea's summit eruption, including a survey of the volcanic processes occurring within the vent.

• Park entrance fees apply. Park also requests a $2 donation for the program.
• For more information, call (808) 985‐6014 or 985‐6011.

The Island of Hawai'i is home to five volcanoes—Kīlauea, Mauna Loa, Hualālai, Mauna Kea, and Kohala. Three of these volcanoes (Kīlauea, Mauna Loa and Hualālai) have erupted since the reign of Kamehamehathe Great, and Kīlauea has been erupting almost continuously since 1983. But what's happening with Hawai'i's volcanoes today? Has Kīlauea's eruption recently changed? Will Mauna Loa and Hualālai erupt again? How does the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, which reaches its centennial milestone in 2012, monitor volcanic activity? Join HVO volcanologist Mike Poland as he explores these topics and more.   For more information, call (808) 967‐8844.

Media and the public are invited to an open house celebration to showcase the new, state-of-the-art UV Treatment Facility at the U.S. Geological Survey's Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Sciences. The UV treatment facility will be used to sterilize fish eggs before release into the wild; something the Tunison scientists will be doing a lot of as they work with partners to create a "Lake Ontario strain" of Atlantic salmon.   R.S.V.P. Holly Patrickhpatrick@usgs.gov(734) 214-9318

Fissures, Fountains, and Flows—Tracking Kīlauea's Ongoing EruptionsKīlauea has been erupting essentially nonstop for the past 29 years, with an ongoing east rift zone eruption since January 1983, and a summit eruption since March 2008. During those years, the volcanic activity has included erupting fissures, spectacular lava fountains, and numerous flows of 'a'ā and pāhoehoe lava. Join HVO geologist Matt Patrick as he presents an overview of recent events on Kīlauea and describes how USGS scientists track the volcano's eruptive activity.

AGILE and EuroSDR invite researchers, national mapping & cadastre agencies and GIS professionals to participate in a 1½ day workshop to discuss the role of crowd-sourcing in the context of national mapping. This practically focused workshop will start with scene-setting presentations on the rise of crowdsourced geographic information before inviting participants to group together to discuss the challenges of using crowd-sourced data in a national mapping context, and to develop short project plans. At least three projects will be funded as student internships in Summer 2012.   Read more and download the workshop flyer: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/grace/events/eventsarticles/crowd-sourcing-in-national-mapping.aspx 

The TRB Annual Meeting program covers all transportation modes, with more than 4,000 presentations in nearly 650 sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to all attendees—policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. A number of sessions and workshops will address the spotlight theme for 2012: Transportation: Putting Innovation and People to Work.   Visit: http://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2012/AnnualMeeting2012.aspx

In celebration of its centennial milestone—100 years of continuous volcano monitoring in Hawai'i—you are invited to attend HVO's Open House.   Open House will feature displays on Hawaiian volcanoes; demonstrations onhow HVO scientists monitor volcanic and earthquake activity; hands‐on activities for all ages; and more.Free admission to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this day. Visit: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/

Mauna Loa: How Well Do You Know the Volcano in Your Backyard?Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on Earth, comprises more than half of the surface area of Hawai'i Island. Mapping and dating show that 95% of this active volcano is covered with lava flows less than 10,000 years old. Since 1843, it has erupted 33 times. When Mauna Loa erupts, fast‐movingand voluminous lava flows can reach the sea in hours, severing roads and utilities, repaving the flanks and building new land. The growth of Mauna Loa is far from complete as this huge volcano will undoubtedly erupt again. Join USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory volcanologist Frank Trusdell as he talks about Mauna Loa's eruptive history and current status.  

• Park entrance fees apply. Park also requests a $2 donation for the program.
• For more information, call (808) 985‐6014 or 985‐6011.

In celebration of Volcano Awareness Month,the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) invites youto visit our interactive display about Hawaiian volcanoes at the 2012 Onizuka Science Day. HVO volcanologists will be available to answer your volcano questions. For more information about Onizuka Science Day, go to:http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/OnizukaDay/