Spectacular View Into Halemaumau Crater

Spectacular aerial view looking into the vent on the floor of Halemaumau Crater. Overturning of crustal plates on the surface of the lava lake, and spattering can be seen.

Photo: USGS

Snowy Sunrise over Mauna Loa's Caldera

Last nights storm brought us some snow on our high peaks. Here is a still from the USGS webcam, overlooking Mokuaweoweo, Mauna Loa's Caldera. Aloha!

Photo: USGS



Gas venting within Pu'u O'o

An aerial view of Pu'u O'o looking to the southwest. Image shows distinct venting coming from the east wall. Location; Kilauea volcano, on the island of Hawaii.

Photo: USGS

Spirit of the White Robe Muay Thai in Hilo, Hawaii

Humuhumuhi'ukole Pinktail Triggerfish Melichthys vidua

The Humuhumuhi'ukole is a member of the Triggerfish family, and a relative of Hawaii's state fish, the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. Locally known to Hawaii fisherman as, "hagi", Humuhumu are good to eat, but cleaning them requires special technique. Because of the difficulty of cleaning, many fisherman throw them back when caught. Take some time to learn how to clean hagi, and you will be surprised how good they taste!

Photo: Warren Costa

Today's Catch

Introducing Michael Mancini

"Hey Warren, you ever been 'tazed' before"? That's not the usual pre - tour small talk that I am used to, but coming from Michael Mancini, Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Stand Up Comedian, and winner of the title of "World's Funniest Cop", three years in a row, I knew that I was in for a good day. I had the honor of taking Michael and his lovely wife and daughter on a tour of Kilauea Volcano recently and we had a great time exploring and and learning about the volcano. Here is a link to Michaels website http://www.makeulaff.com/

Check it out, he will make you laugh!