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From its lovely beaches, to its historic towns and highways, to the majesty of Haleakala volcano, it's little wonder why on Maui they say, "Maui no ka oi" - Maui is the best. 1) Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook One of the finest guidebook ever written for Maui and the only one written by Maui residents who anonymously review the island. The authors actually hike all the trails, ride the boats, scuba dive the reefs, dine in the restaurants, review all the resorts, snorkel the coastline, explore the hidden waterfalls and share all the secrets that they find. Beware, however, of venturing onto private property as often suggested in this book. Read Review 2) Driving and Discovering Hawaii: Maui and Molokai This book is a milestone in guidebooks with 330 beautiful photos and 42 highly detailed maps. It includes detailed information not found elsewhere including a 37 page guide to the Hana Drive and an excellent section on the island of Molokai. 3) Frommer's Maui 2005 with Molokai and Lanai Completely rewritten by two noted local journalists, this guide tells readers everything they need to know about the island's best beaches, plus water sports and fun activities for everyone from honeymooners to families. 4) Fodor's Maui and Lanai One of the best guides to Maui. All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents. The book features lots of maps and dozens of unique features including walking and driving tours, smart travel tips A to Z and much more. 5) Moon Handbooks Maui: Including Moloka'i and Lana'i In the fine tradition of all of the Moon Handbooks, this is a highly detailed and informative guide to the island of Maui including much cultural and historical information. 6) Mini Rough Guide to Maui An invaluable source of information on Hawaii's Valley Island. Measuring only 4" x 6", this book easily fits into your purse or pocket, but don't mistake its compact size for a lack of information. 7) Dk Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides Maui, Molokai & Lanai Packed with insider tips for every visitor - from the top 10 beaches to the top 10 golf courses, restaurants and night-time hot spots - this guide provides the insider knowledge every visitor needs. 8) Lonely Planet Maui Want to ride some of the world's best breaks? Dive a submerged volcano? Hike through the Upcountry, picking guavas from the tree? This guidebook uncovers all of Maui, including its many beautiful beaches, its creative cuisine and it's aloha at every turn. 9) Hidden Maui: Including Lahaina, Kaanapali, Haleakala, and the Hana Highway Hidden Maui is the ideal handbook for vacationers willing to explore the unpopulated, natural attractions the island has to offer. 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Maui Weddings ALOHA! Welcome to Maui Activities in Paradise We are a full service reservation agency. We extend our vendor prices directly to you with many discounts. How is this possible? Unlike other companies, we share our commissions with you and are thus able to bring the pricing lower. Our savings are passed on to you in the form of DIRECT VENDOR fares! We have been doing business since February 1975 and are specifically recommended by the vast majority of travel guides published today. We would like to extend our appreciation and say THANK YOU for booking here and making us a part of your vacation. To get your simply make your Maui activities selections from our site and either call us to order or make an e-request. There are so many ways to have fun on Maui, and so many activities that are completely unique to the island that you could pack your days for a month and still have a full itinerary for a long time to come. Many Maui activities are free or very reasonably priced. Others are relatively expensive and are worth every nickel. It is our contention that every vacation will be greatly enriched by experiencing at least one activity on our list. Not every activity on this list is right for every visitor, but we're pretty sure that you'll be thrilled with those Maui activities that strike you as interesting. A word about "free" or heavily discounted programs: you may be offered substantial discounts, in exchange for your most welcome attendance at a hammering session designed to put you and your newly thinned wallet into a long-term time-share obligation. You probably came to paradise to relax: Unless you've already devoted a lot of thought to such a purchase, and have come here for that purpose, we strongly recommend against wasting your precious time.. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a great time on Maui. Poke around, follow the back roads, walk the highlight areas, hang out at the beaches, and magical sights and occurrences are bound to happen. Whales leap from the surface just offshore, tail-slapping the surface on reentry. Bamboo forests harbor hidden oasis', with abundant, wild fruit falling off the trees, for the taking. Sunsets rippled with colors that challenge the human processing senses mesh with intricate cloud formations that hug the mountains, and make Haleakala shimmer. Maui invites exploration, by car and or by foot. It's walker and driver friendly. We offer our clients free recommendations directions and details to the best hikes, beaches, and other hidden outposts that open doors to all sorts of adventure. It is a good idea to book your Maui activities ahead of time so that you are assured space on the best activity or tour. You will be able to spend your precious moments on Maui Hawaii actually enjoying your vacation!! There is certainly plenty to see and do on Maui; at last count over 400 vendors providing some 30 different types of activities and tours which we handle for you. If you're having trouble choosing an activity or simply haven't the time to conduct a search on your own, visit our Maui Activity Desk and we will assist you in finding what you need! The Activity Desk is open from 8 am to 8 pm HST every day. I will get back to you TODAY in one way or another. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a great time on Maui. Poke around, follow the back roads, walk the highlight areas, hang out at the beaches, and magical sights and occurrences are bound to happen. Whales leap from the surface just offshore, tail-slapping the surface on reentry. Bamboo forests harbor hidden oasis', with abundant, wild fruit falling off the trees, for the taking. Sunsets rippled with colors that challenge the human processing senses mesh with intricate cloud formations that hug the mountains, and make Haleakala shimmer. Maui invites exploration, by car and or by foot. It's walker and driver friendly. We provide our clients with free Tip Sheets that give details and directions to the best hikes, beaches, and other hidden outposts that open doors to all sorts of adventure.It is a good idea to book your Maui activities ahead of time so that you are assured space on the best activity or tour. You will be able to spend your precious moments on Maui Hawaii actually enjoying your vacation!! There is certainly plenty to see and do on Maui; at last count over 400 vendors providing some 30 different activities and tours which we handle for you. If you're having trouble choosing an activity or simply haven't the time to conduct a search on your own, visit our Maui Activity Desk and I will do the searching for you! The Activity Desk is open from 8 am to 8 pm HST every day. I will get back to you TODAY in one way or another. Maui Activity Suggestions for Must-Do Activities (Courtesy of Maui Activities) With so much to see and do on Maui, our Activities staff is here to help you make the most of your precious time. Please keep in mind that all tours and activities must be booked in advance. Reservations are made at Maui Activities Booking . There are no vouchers to pick up. We will email you a confirmation with all relevant information. We are providing this service free of charge and can assure you the very best activities at the very same prices that you would be charged by calling each vendor directly. Have a wonderful, exciting vacation! Maui Luau (Hawaiian party) Activities POLYNESIAN STYLE LUAU RIGHT ON KAANAPALI BEACH AT THEMARRIOTT Open bar with tropical cocktails, Imu and torchlighting ceremonies, luau buffet, authentic hula show, magnificent oceanfront seating, and an exciting fire knife dancer are all included with this beachside luau. This luau is excellent for kids of all ages and therefore one of the Maui activities for the family. Maui Sail Activities GEMINI CHARTERS PICNIC SNORKEL SAIL Explore the pristine waters of Honolua Bay (summer) or an equally nice West Maui snorkel spot in the winter on the 64' catamaran Gemini! 4 & 1/2 hours of snorkeling, sailing, hot buffet lunch (mahi mahi, teriyaki chicken, rice pilaf, veggis/dip, chips, pb&j for the kids, cookies), and open bar await you with the friendly, fun crew of the Gemini. Easy beach boarding right in front of the Westin hotel on Kaanapali Beach. Other features include glass bottom ports for non-snorkelers, shaded/large central cabin, all snorkel gear (instruction included) and floatation devices, fresh water rinse and complimentary parking at the Westin Hotel. CHAMPAGNE SUNSET SAIL Beachloading in front of the Westin Hotel on Kaanapali Beach. 2 hour sunset sail, includes cocktails and pupus. TERALANI CATAMARANS WEST MAUI SNORKEL SAIL ON THE TERALANI From the beach in front of Leilani's at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. Four and a half hours on the water as we explore the Westside of Maui in clear, unspoiled water. We provide all equipment, snorkeling lessons, deli style lunch, beer, wine, Mai Tais and sodas. PREMIER SNORKEL SAIL AND DOLPHIN SEARCH on the BRAND NEW TERALANI 2 From the beach in front of Leilani's at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. Six hours on the water as we explore the island of Lanai in clear, unspoiled water. For these activities we provide all equipment, snorkeling lessons, BBQ lunch, beer, wine, Mai Tais and sodas. ORIGINAL SUNSET SAIL From the beach in front of Leilani's at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. 2 hour sunset sail, includes cocktails and pupus. DINNER SUNSET SAIL From the beach in front of Leilani's at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. 2 1/2 hour Sunset Sail, includes cocktails and buffet dinner. Maui Whale Activities WHALE WATCHING (seasonal from December through May)Whale Watching is one of the most impressive Maui activities. From the beach in front of Leilani's at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. MORNING WHALE WATCH: Two hours from 8:00am-10:00am with continental breakfast. ORIGINAL SUNSET WHALE WATCH: Two hours from 4:00pm-6:00pm (times vary with the sunset) with cocktails and pupus. Experienced naturalists will give you an up close and personal look into the lives and curious behaviors of the humpback whale. DINNER SUNSET WHALE WATCH: Two and 1/2 hours from 3:30pm-6:00pm (times vary with the sunset). Maui Tour Activities SAIL TO MOLOKINI TO SNORKEL ON THE WORLD FAMOUS TRILOGY TOURS Enjoy this 5 hour cruise to the infamous, marine preserve Molokini Crater. This crescent shaped island is home to thousands of tame fish and other marine life. The crystal clear water can provide up to 200 feet of serene visibility! Sail aboard the first class tour company Trilogy. Service is impeccable and you will be enjoying a hot cinnamon roll breakfast, and then snorkel the wonderful waters of Molokini. A BBQ lunch and beverages are included in these activiteies as is all snorkel gear and instruction on this deluxe ocean adventure. Sail back to Maalaea Harbor! Certified and Introductory dives also available on this trip for an additional cost. SNORKEL LANAI WITH THE WORLD FAMOUS TRILOGY TOURS! Get away for a day on a sailing catamaran departing Lahaina Harbor. Hot cinnamon rolls/continental breakfast served on board. A van tour of Lanai town is next on the agenda for those who wish followed by snorkeling in the unspoiled waters off of the island of Lanai in Manele Bay with a scrumptious BBQ lunch served on Trilogy1s own private pavilion in Manele Harbor. Icy cold refreshments available throughout. Enjoy sailing back to Maui. Certified and introductory diving available for an additional cost. Maui Sea and Water Activities BEYOND MOLOKINI AND LA PEROUSE--A BLUE WATER RAFTING ADVENTURE For those who like the wind in their hair and the seas a little wilder, this is the snorkel trip for you. Three Maui activities to choose from. The Kanaio Coast trip (4 hours), the Molokini Express trip (2 hours) or thecombination of the two (5 hours). The weather dictates the snorkel sites on the Kanaio Coast portion with possibilities of the La Perouse Bay, Ahihi Bay or Turtle Arches. Lunch and beverages are included on the Kanai Coast trip. The Molokini Express trip goes straight out to Molokini after most of the other boats have left to go to their second destination leaving Molokini much less crowded than an earlier morning trip. Includes beverages. The combination tour obviously combines the above two tours with 3-4 snorkel spots. Snorkel gear is provided for all tours. You can plan on getting wet on these rafts and going for a wild ride so no folks with bad backs, neck problems, or pregnant women please! Departs from the South Kihei Boat Ramp at 7:00 am. Kanaio Coast/Molokini: UFO PARASAILING Right on Kaanapali Beach, soar above it all with an experienced crew and the latest in lift-off and landing technology. Fly away in ease and comfort, alone or with a companion. 400 feet for seven minutes: 800 feet for ten minutes: Available from 8:00am - 5:00pm. DEEP SEA FISHING WITH MARLIN MISCHIEF REEL in a big one! Prime Hawaiian game fish include Mahi Mahi, Ono, Ahi, and the Pacific Marlin. ATLANTIS SUBMARINE RIDE This 46 passenger, air-conditioned submarine dives down to 120 feet in order to show you the marine life for which Hawaii is famous. On the 45 minute dive, enjoy the excitement of being on a real submarine! SEA KAYAKING WITH SOUTH PACIFIC KAYAKS Explore the beautiful coastline of Maui and encounter sea turtles and dolphins and do some snorkeling during these activities! Two and half hours to six hour trips available in South Maui including locations such as La Perouse Bay and Makena Landing (Turtle Town). Sodas/snacks/snorkel gear provided. ADVENTURE RAFTING WITH ULTIMATE RAFTING FULL DAY LANAI DOLPHIN SNORKEL ACTIVITIES Snorkel usually 3 different spots around the pristine coastline of Lanai. Search for dolphins and cliff dwelling birds along with turtles and fish found nowhere else in the world. All gear and instruction included. Breakfast, deli style lunch, snacks and beverages are also included. 7:00 am-1:30pm. 1/2 DAY LANAI DOLPHIN SNORKEL: Same as 3/4 day with a minimum of 2 spots. Snacks and beverages are included. 8:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm. SNORKEL MOLOKINI WITH THE NATURALISTS OF PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION! Enjoy this 5 hour cruise to the infamous, marine preserve Molokini Crater. This crescent shaped island is home to thousands of tame fish and other marine life. The crystal clear water can provide up to 200 feet of serene visibility! Enjoy a continental breakfast, and then snorkel the wonderful waters of Molokini. A deli style, lunch, beer, wine and beverages are included as is all snorkel gear and instruction on this deluxe ocean adventure. SEMI-SUBMARINE EXCURSION ON THE REEF DANCER Every seat is a window seat on this air-conditioned semi-submarine vessel with surround viewing in its underwater cabin. The 60 or 90 minute tours are expertly narrated and include a dive show with the diver bringing underwater critters right up to the underwater cabin windows. Direct boarding from Lahaina Harbor. 60 minute tours at three times daily and one 90 minute tour daily. Under water Maui activities without getting wet. Maui Land Activities UPCOUNTRY OR HALEKALA CRATER HORSEBACK RIDING WITH PONY EXPRESS Experience the quiet beauty of Maui and leave the crowds behind in this relaxing activity. Meet at their upcountry booth on the drive up to Haleakala Crater to check in for all rides. Introductory Rides at 3:00 pm. Picnic Lunch Rides at 11:30 am. Paniolo Rides at 9:00. Half Day Junction Rides in the crater at 9:15. BIKE DOWN THE VOLCANO WITH MAUI DOWNHILL Ascend the 10,023 feet of Haleakala"s summit in order to see one of the most beautiful dawns on earth. Then, enjoy a 38-mile bicycle tour that is all downhill! Glide through several climate zones, with incredible views, as you coast all the way to sea level. Tours include round-trip transportation, riding attire, breakfast, and instruction. Sunrise: Approx 2:30am-11:00am. Day Tour Approx. 7:00am - 3:00pm HELICOPTER TOURS WITH SUNSHINE HELICOPTERS One of the Top activities on Maui. Fly in an A-Star helicopter with air-conditioning, stereo headphones, and state-of-the-art video equipment. See Haleakala Crater and the beautiful Hana rainforest by air, or fly to Molokai to see the tallest sea cliffs in the world! Hana and Haleakala (45 minutes); Complete Island (60 minutes) , West Maui and Molokai (60 minutes) Helicopter Rides are available 8:00am - 5:00pm. HANA PICNIC TOUR WITH TEMPTATION TOURS Full day van tours to the Hana rainforest are available daily. See the most beautiful area of the Valley Isle without having to drive the 'Hana Highway' yourself! Magnificent waterfalls, exotic flowers, and black sand beaches provide the scenic beauty you will never forget. Swim in a waterfall and walk on a black sand beach. A gourmet picnic lunch (incl. smoked chicken and pasta salad) is served on china and linen. This is the first-class way to enjoy the road to Hana! Limousine/Van tours. 7:00am to 5:30pm. HANA SKY TREK WITH TEMPTATION TOURS THIS IS THE ULTIMATE LAND/AIR TOUR AT A GREAT PRICE Combine a 40-minute Helicopter tour of Haleakala Crater and the Hana rainforest with a deluxe five hour limo-van tour. See it all from the air and then land in Hana to swim in a waterfall and walk on a black sand beach. A gourmet picnic lunch (incl. smoked chicken and pasta salad) is served on china and linen. Half-day sky trek tours: 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm. MAUI CAVE ADVENTURES Hike with experienced guides deep into the huge subterranean passages of one of the world1s largest lava tubes. Witness this ancient cavern system replete with stalactites, stalagmites and beautiful flowstone appearing as if it were still liquid, now solidified for 30,000 years. Enjoy the one hour lava tube tour which is one of the excellent family activities! Most of the cave is easy walking, while certain sections have irregular terrain and natural lava rock steps where the trail ascends or descends. The Two Hour 'Wild' Lava Tube Tour is an exploration unlike anything you've ever done. Geared for the physically athletic only. You'll be crawling through tight spots into pristine passages and climbing a ladder to an 'overtube' on this tour. All participants must be physically fit. Flashlights, gloves, and hardhats provided on both tours and water/energy bars provided on the two hour tour. Children must be 9 years or older for the One Hour Tour and 16 years or older for the two Hour Tour.ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE STATE AND HARBOR TAXES. 24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ALL MAUI ACTIVITIES (A FEW HAVE 48 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICIES). Tom Barefoot Cashback Tours 1-800-580-5933 Your Maui concierge © 1998-2006 ParadiseMaui.Com. All rights reserved

Hawaii Volcano

Current update of the eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawai`i `o Eruption Summary Hazards History Panorama Images Eruption Update and Image Archive | deformation | images | maps | Pu`u `O`o camera | 0555 January 14[Note: Your observer will be way south of the border, almost astraddle the equator, for the next two weeks. The next regularly scheduled morning update will be on Monday, January 30. Updates may occur at irregular intervals in the interim.]The Full Wolf Moon is the brightest object visible this morning, for lava on Pulama pali is confined to small patches and rivulets in the west string of breakouts. The breakouts reache from about the 1400-foot elevation down to about the 900-foot elevation, with small lava patches down to about 300 feet, as noted by yesterday's field workers. Glow comes from just above the top of the pali, probably at about the 1900-foot elevation, and testifies to surface lava there, too. Yesterday's observers noted some lava along the far east side of the PKK flow just outside the national park at about the 200-foot elevation 3.8 km from the end of the Kalapana access road.Moderate glow comes from East Lae`apuki this morning. Lava rose from cracks that cut the front half of the delta on Thursday and added perhaps as much as 80 m to the west side of the delta. The observers estimated that at least a third of the delta is new or resurfaced by lava. Lava enters the ocean at numerous spots along most of the front of the delta, so that the laze plume is spread almost continuously along the water's edge. The delta is now about 500 m long (parallel to shore) but still only 140 m wide. The crater of Pu`u `O`o is badly socked in this morning, but glimpses appear of all vents except Beehive. Conditions were similar yesterday, and the field observers were skunked. They did witness, however, a breakout from the PKK tube at the base of the flank shield. It was not active at 0900, was going strong at ~1030, and was over by 1130. The breakout came from a shatter ring immediately down-tube from the bend in the tube at the base of the flank shield. This shatter ring may be the source for all the breakouts from the upper tube that have occurred since mid-December. The shatter ring is 60 m x 75 m across, and its southwest side is a 3-4-m-high, nearly vertical rubble wall. This area was very noisy, with cracking and scraping and lots of rock falling off, both during and after the breakout. Background volcanic tremor is about normal at Kilauea's summit this morning. Volcanic tremor is at a moderate level at Pu`u `O`o.Inflation at Kilauea's summit continued for the past 24 hours and has now recovered the 5.2 microradians lost during the deflation of January 9-10. In contrast, Pu`u `O`o is having a rocky, slow deflation that started midday January 12 and by this writing has lost almost 1 microradian. Note: Check Photo Glossary or a good dictionary for any terms unfamiliar to you. See Maps and accompanying caption for place names. Maps updated on December 19 Current Deformation Electronic Tilt Global Positioning System (GPS) Images and Chronology Looking for images you could swear you saw here but can't find now? Check Image Archive 13 January 2006 East Lae`apuki lava delta | med | large | | med | large | Left . Looking northeast across lava delta at East Lae`apuki. Note smooth, new surface on near part of delta, created when lava welled from cracks a couple of days ago. These cracks are shown in first image for January 6. Note also that most of delta front is source of laze; this is because lava pours into the water at many places. 0905. Right . Looking west at lava delta, showing how it nestles against cliff bounding embayment. Much of the cliff was created during collapse of earlier lava delta and adjacent "mainland" on November 28. As such, only part of the cliff is a true "sea cliff," formed by erosion. 0907. 6 January 2006 East Lae`apuki lava delta and Petunia skylight | med | large | | med | large | Left . Looking east across lava delta at East Lae`apuki. Note the cracks cutting the outer part of the delta. The cracks have formed in the last week or two as the delta has grown larger and become more unstable. Similar cracks cut the delta before its wholesale collapse on November 28, 2005. Steam (laze) rises at points where lava is entering the water. 0910. Right . Pretty Petunia skylight in roof of PKK lava tube, upper part of PKK flow. View looks downstream. Some of the lava visible through the skylight will eventually end up at East Lae`apuki 1-2 hr later. 1122. 29 December 2005 East Lae`apuki and MLK vent area | med | large | | med | large | Left . Lava delta at East Lae`apuki, built since November 28. White color on delta is from salt and other minerals precipitating on surface. Inland, note the scattered puffs of fume coming from points along lava tube feeding the delta. Actual point where tube enters delta is hidden by large laze plume. Note lopsided nature of delta; most is built right (east) of tube. Pulama pali in distance. 0938. Right . Treacherous lip of pit at MLK vent. Is it any wonder that geologists take care in this area? Southwest slope of Pu`u `O`o in background. 1016. 22 December 2005 East Lae`apuki and Pu`u `O`o area | med | large | | med | large | Left . Head-on view of East Lae`apuki lava delta. Four main ocean-entry points, and several smaller ones, generate plumes of laze, mainly steam. 1249. Right . Long-shore view of East Lae`apuki lava delta, looking east. Almost all of this delta has been rebuilt since the collapse of November 28. 1249. | med | large | | med | large | Left . Low-level fountaining in East Pond Vent on floor of Pu`u `O`o. Image taken through thick fume, which enhances red color. 1329. Right . Treacherous MLK vent area at southwest base of Pu`u `O`o (cone behind MLK crater.) Note highly cracked surface adjacent to MLK crater. In upper right is Kupaianaha shield, built in late 1980s. 1226. 16 December 2005 Growing lava delta and collapsing Pu`u `O`o | med | large | | med | large | Left . Aerial view looking west at new East Lae`apuki lava delta, built in scar left after collapse of original delta and adjacent old sea cliff on November 28. 0915. Right . Slump blocks on south rim of Pu`u `O`o's crater. Most of the south rim of the cone is badly cracked and waiting to fall, and gaping cracks also cut the south flank of the cone below the rim. 1048. 2 December 2005 East Lae`apuki and Pu`u `O`o | med | large | | med | large | Left . Aerial view of embayment left after destruction of east Lae`apuki lava delta on November 28. Compare with last image taken on November 1. Column of steam and other gases rises from site of new, growing lava delta. 1021. Right . Head-on aerial view of new lava delta and sea cliff behind. The cliff retreated several tens of meters during the November 28 collapse. 1021. | med | large | | med | large | Left . New lava delta and feeding stream of lava emerging from tube high on cliff. 1023. Right . Closer view lava spilling from tube and flowing down fan created by the stream. Note that stream flows into a new tube that is being created by cooling of the surface of the lava. 1023. | med | large | | med | large | Left . Incandescent hole at MLK vent at southwest base of Pu`u `O`o. Hole is 1-2 m across. 1201. Right . Aerial view of East Pond Vent in crater of Pu`u `O`o. 1251. Current Deformation Map of selected deformation stations Electronic Tiltmeter Pu`u `O`o experienced bumpy tilt on January 7, 8, and early January 9; the bumps average out to flat tilt. Uwekahuna inflated slightly until noon January 7, deflated in the afternoon, inflated until early January 8, and then flattened and stayed flat for most of the day. It then started to inflated before midnight and continued up until 2141 January 9. Then Uwekahuna started a rapid, large deflation that finally ended at 2345 January 10 after a loss of 5.2 microradians. Pu`u `O`o inflated during January 8, following Uwekahuna, but it did not plummet when the summit started to deflate, instead maintaining flat to gently declining tilt throughout January 10 and into the 11th. Kilauea's summit began to inflate steeply at 2345 January 10, ending the deflation. The inflation continued through January 11-12-13 and into January 14 and had recovered all the tilt lost by the January 9-10 deflation by early January 14. Pu`u `O`o had pretty flat tilt until about noon January 11 and then began a slow inflation that continued until late morning January 12. The tilt that more or less stabilized before dropping a little that night and through January 13 into January 14, though the deflation was very irregular. This graph shows the radial tilt at Uwekahuna (UWE), on the northwest rim of Kilauea's caldera, and at Pu`u `O`o cone (POC), on the northwest flank of the active vent along the east rift zone, as recorded by continuously operating electronic tiltmeters. Positive changes indicate inflation of the magma storage areas beneath the caldera or Pu`u `O`o. Data are shown for a one-week period. A long-term trend of constant-rate, large deflation at Pu`u `O`o used to be removed for scale reasons, but starting on May 24, 2002, the tilt is shown as recorded, including the long-term deflation. The graph is refreshed at the same time as the eruption update at the top of this page, usually daily. The Y-axis is in microradians, an angular measure in parts per million; for example, one microradian represents the tilt of a 1-km-long bar, one end of which is lifted up or down 1 mm. Global Positioning System (GPS) Two years of data are shown in the plot. Between June 2003 and July 2004 the lengthening between the two stations was generally at a gradually increasing rate. The distance then became stable for nearly a month, but then extension resumed at a slightly slower rate than before the brief stable period. Extension picked up significantly in December 2004 and continued to lengthen rapidly until late February 2005. Then the line rather abruptly started to contract. The contraction ended in mid-March 2005, and the line remained steady until early May, when it began to lengthen once more. The lengthening continued until early July 2005, when the distance stabilized, coincident with a flattening of the tilt at Uwekahuna. Extension then resumed at a quickened rate in late July-early August 2005 and continued to late September. Then the rate of lengthening sharply reduced and perhaps even became zero for a time. Then, in November 2005, the line began to lengthen once more, only to stabilize once more at the end of the year. This graph shows the change in distance between two Global Positioning System (GPS) stations located on opposite ides of Kilauea's caldera. A rapid increase in distance can be interpreted as inflation of the summit magma reservoir. The graph is refreshed at the same time as the eruption update at the top of this page, usually daily. For more information on how electronic tiltmeters and GPS receivers help monitor the deformation of Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, see a summary of the inflation-deflation of magma chambers . Maps of lava-flow field, Kilauea Volcano Map of flows from Pu`u `O`o: 19 December 2005 Map shows lava flows erupted during 1983-present activity of Pu`u `O`o and Kupaianaha ( see large map ). Yellow, brown, and red colors indicate lava flows erupted from October 2003 to December 16, 2005. Yellow indicates the currently active Kuhio (PKK) flow, active most of the time from March 20, 2004 to the present. The east and west arms of the PKK flow, once widely separated, began to merge and overlap on the coastal flat in March 2005. The east arm feeds the East Lae`apuki ocean entry. Activity on the west arm declined through mid-August, and the last surface flow on that arm was observed on August 21. The recent (November-December 2005) breakouts on Pulama pali described as "eastern" and "western" are all on the east arm of the PKK flow. The brown shade denotes Martin Luther King (MLK ) flows, which first erupted in January 2004 from flank vents on the south slope of Pu`u `O`o. Since then, several more vents have formed in the MLK area and continue to erupt intermittently. Red indicates the Mother's Day and Banana flows, last active in September 2004. Short flows from the crater, West Gap, and Puka Nui vents are also shown in red. In recent months, only the Puka Nui vent has produced infrequent, small flows. Map of Pu`u `O`o and vicinity: 19 December 2005 Map shows vents, lava flows, and other features near Pu`u `O`o frequently referred to in updates ( see large map ). These features can change quickly, but this map should help those viewers lost in the terminology. The vents, lava tubes, and flows active in 2005 include the numbered vents in the crater, the MLK vent complex and associated flows, the Puka Nui vent, and the upper Kuhio (PKK) tube, which feeds the lava flows eventually reaching the ocean. Eruption-viewing opportunities change constantly, so refer to this page often. Those readers planning a visit to Kilauea or Mauna Loa volcanoes can get much useful information from Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park . The URL of this page is http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/ Contact: hvowebmaster@usgs.gov Updated: 14 January 2006 (DAS)

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