Photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority, Tor Johnson.Trip registration opens in February 2017.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Costs shown below for field trips on the islands of Hawai‘i, Maui, and Kaua‘i do not include (1) airfare to and from those islands, (2) lodging while on those islands, nor (3) breakfasts and dinners while on those islands. For additional information, please contact field co-chair Scott Rowland.
Pre-meeting Trips
2. Eruptions, Structure, and History of the Kīlauea Summit Area, Island of Hawai‘i.
Cost: US$169. Min 12, max 24. 8 a.m. Sat., 20 May to 4:30 p.m. Sun., 21 May.
Don Swanson, USGS, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, donswan@usgs.gov; Tina Neal, USGS, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, tneal@usgs.gov.
Description: The summit area of Kīlauea has a rich history of explosive and effusive eruptions related to different stages of caldera development. This trip focusses on the past 1000 years, highlighting explosive activity, and examines active extension within the Koa‘e fault system and its relation to the rift zones. This 2-day trip will depart from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (island of Hawai‘i) at 8:00 am on Saturday May 20, and return to the hotel by 4:30 pm on Sunday May 21. Participants will be responsible for their own airfare and reservations to and from Hilo, lodging in Hilo, breakfasts, and dinners. Lunches will be provided.
Photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority,
Tor Johnson.
7. Geology of Southeast Ko‘olau Volcano, Island of O‘ahu.
Cost: US$90. Min 10, max 33. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon., 22 May.
Jasper Konter, University of Hawai‘i, jkonter@hawaii.edu; Val Finlayson, Hawai‘i, vfinlays@hawaii.edu.
Description: Ko‘olau is the younger of O‘ahu’s two shield volcanoes. Erosion and catastrophic avalanching have exposed shield-building and caldera-filling flows. The products of rejuvenation-stage volcanism are particularly well-exposed at the SE end of the island. This will be mostly driving to outcrops and viewpoints, with short walks. This 1-day trip will begin and end at the Ala Moana Hotel (near the Hawai‘i Convention center). Minimal walking will be involved, but you should be prepared for bright sun and wet rain. Lunch and water will be provided.
Post-meeting Trips
9. Geology of Wai‘anae Volcano, Island of O‘ahu.
Cost: US$92. Min 10, max 33. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri., 26 May.
Scott Rowland, University of Hawai‘i, scott@hawaii.edu; Puakea Nogelmeier, University of Hawai‘i, puakea@hawaii.edu.
Description: Wai‘anae is the older of O‘ahu’s two shield volcanoes. Erosion and a mostly dry climate have exposed shield-building and shield-capping lavas and dikes, as well as unusual (for Hawai‘i) differentiated compositions. Many Wai‘anae localities feature prominently in Hawaiian epic stories. This will mostly be driving to outcrops and viewpoints, with one steep, hot hike. This 1-day trip will begin and end at the Ala Moana Hotel (near the Hawai‘i Convention center). You should be prepared for bright sun and wet rain. Lunch and water will be provided.
10. The Geology and Current Activity of Kīlauea Volcano, Island of Hawai‘i.
Cost: US$275. Min 10, max 18. 7 a.m. Fri., 26 May to 4 p.m. Sat., 27 May.
Thomas Shea, University of Hawai‘i, tshea@hawaii.edu; Emily First, University of Hawai‘i, efirst@hawaii.edu; Ben Welsh, University of Hawai‘i, ben.welsch@gmail.com; Darwina Griffin, University of Hawai'i, darwina@hawaii.edu.
Description: Kīlauea has been erupting almost non-stop since January of 1983. This trip will highlight major volcano-structural features of Hawai‘i’s most active volcano, including the active lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u crater as well as active surface flows and the ocean entry (assuming they are indeed active and accessible). This 2-day trip will depart from the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel (island of Hawai‘i) at 7:00 am on Friday May 26, and return to the hotel by 5:00 pm on Saturday May 27. Participants will be responsible for their own airfare and reservations to and from Hilo, lodging in Hilo, breakfasts, and dinners. Lunches will be provided.
Canceled Trips
1. The Geology of East and West Maui.
19-21 May. Canceled.
3. Geologic features of Hualālai Volcano, Island of Hawai‘i.
20-21 May. Canceled.
4. Mauna Loa: Eruptive History, Hazards, and Risk, Island of Hawai‘i.
20-21 May. Canceled.
5. Structural Geology and Geothermal Energy of Kīlauea Volcano, Island of Hawai‘i.
20-21 May. Canceled.
6. Coastal Geology of Southern O‘ahu.
22 May. Canceled.
8. Hydrology of O‘ahu.
26 May. Canceled.
11. Volcanic History and Coastal Processes of Kaua‘i.
26-27 May. Canceled.