VOLCANO WATCH: Large Earthquakes, Hilina Fault System Relationship

"HAWAI'I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - Scientists examine the relationship between big quakes, like the Magnitude 6.9 that shook the South Flank of Kilauea Volcano at the start of last year's eruption on the lower East Rift Zone, and the Hilina slump.

(BIVN) – Last year, during the volcanic activity on the lower East Rift Zone, scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory often found themselves answering questions about the Hilina slump, and tried to allay concerns expressed by the public that a “catastrophic failure event” would send a devastating tsunami across the Pacific. HVO assured the public that the likelihood of such an event was incredibly remote, even during the remarkable volcanic activity that occurred over the summer of 2018.

Kilauea volcano is no longer erupting, and has been quiet for a year. Now, scientists are revisiting the discussion in this week’s Volcano Watch."

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