Kenneth Hon,[1] usually known professionally as Ken Hon, is a geologist and the 21st Scientist-in-Charge (SIC) of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO),[2] serving since 2021;[3][4] succeeding Tina Neal (SIC) and David Phillips (Interim SIC).[5] Hon has often been a contact from the Observatory to the news media, and as such is often quoted as an authority figure in the field of Hawaiian volcanology.[6]
Ken Hon Ph.D. | |
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.jpg) Ken Hon pictured c. 2011 | |
| Title | Scientist-in-Charge (HVO) |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of Colorado Boulder (BS, PhD) |
| Website | www |
Career edit
As well as his work at HVO, Hon has been a professor at UH Hilo.[7] He also served as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Hilo,[8] and eventually became the full Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.[9] Also at Hilo, he served as chair of the Geology Department.[10]
Hon was serving as the SIC during the 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa, during which time he was widely quoted in the news as he made statements from the Observatory to the press.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Kenneth Hon, Professor of Geology". Keaohou. UH Hilo. October 17, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ USGS Volcanoes🌋 [@USGSVolcanoes] (February 12, 2021). "Welcome Dr. Ken Hon, new scientist-in-charge of the #HawaiianVolcanoObservatory. Formerly a professor at @UHHilo, Ken is the 21st SIC, following Tina Neal (2015–2020), Jim Kauahikaua (2004–2015), and Don Swanson (1997–2004)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Ken Hon named scientist-in-charge at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory". UH Hilo. February 3, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2023. Facebook
- ^ "Ken Hon returns to HVO as Scientist-in-Charge". West Hawaii Today. February 14, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ "Volcano Watch — Ken Hon returns to HVO as Scientist-in-Charge". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Multiple sources:
- Jones, Caleb (September 30, 2021). "Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Lava Fountains Form in National Park". NBC10 Philadelphia.
- "Seismic Activity Beneath Mauna Loa Increasing". Hawaii News and Island Information. September 23, 2022.
- "Earthquake Swarm Underway at World's Largest Active Volcano; USGS Issues Update". Weatherboy. September 24, 2022.
- "LIVE BLOG: Mauna Loa lava may soon reach Daniel K. Inouye Highway". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. November 30, 2022. Facebook
- Osher, Wendy (December 13, 2022). "HVO: Mauna Loa and Kīlauea are "no longer erupting"; volcano alert levels reduced". Maui Now.
- "Ken Hon with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, has the latest details on Kilauea eruption". KITV Island News. January 5, 2023. YouTube
- "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again as the summit crater glows". NPR. Honolulu. Associated Press. January 6, 2023.
- "Ken Hon: The scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explains the recent eruption of Mauna Loa". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. January 6, 2023.
- Hurley, Timothy (March 2, 2023). "Volcano observatory eyes new Hilo headquarters". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
- Hunt, Kaile (March 7, 2023). "Lava no longer flowing on Kilauea's crater floor". KHON2. Honolulu. KHON2. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- Christophel, Nathan (March 17, 2023). "Hawaiian Volcano Observatory getting a new home in Hilo on the Big Island". Kauai Now.
- Christophel, Nathan (March 30, 2023). "Kīlauea eruption paused: 'Mahalo Pele, and a hui hou (until we meet again)'". Big Island Now.
- ^ "Ken Hon". Complete College America. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Ken Hon named interim vice chancellor for academic affairs". UH Hilo. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Ken Hon Is New Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory". Big Island Video News. BIVN. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "A Day with Volcanologist Dr. Ken Hon". Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Multiple sources:
- Reals, Tucker; Martinez, Gina; Sundby, Alex (November 28, 2022). "Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupting for first time in almost 40 years". CBS News.
- McShane, Julianne; Siemaszko, Corky (November 28, 2022). "World's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, erupts in Hawaii". NBC News.
- "World's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, erupts in Hawaii". CNBC. November 28, 2022.
- Jones, Caleb (November 28, 2022). "Hawaii's Mauna Loa erupts for the first time in 38 years". Boston.com. Honolulu. Associated Press.
Hawaii volcano Mauna Loa erupts: What to know
- Lynch, Benjamin (November 28, 2022). "Largest active volcano erupts for first time in 38 years - locals sent 'warning'". The Mirror.
- Gutierrez, Ben (November 28, 2022). "Authorities stress vigilance as Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts". WMTV. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. KHNL/Gray News.
- Jones, Caleb (November 28, 2022). "Erupting Hawaii volcano spurs warning for people to prepare". phys.org. Associated Press.
- Sampson, Hannah (November 29, 2022). "How the Mauna Loa eruption could impact your Hawaii trip". The Washington Post.
- McAvoy, Audrey (November 29, 2022). "Here's what you need to know about the eruption of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano". PBS NewsHour. Honolulu. Associated Press.
- Kooser, Amanda (November 29, 2022). "Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption: Satellites Capture Striking Views From Space". CNET.
See Striking Space Views of Hawaii's Mauna Loa Volcano Erupting for First Time in Decades
- Jones, Caleb (November 30, 2022). "Lava from Hawaii volcano lights night sky amid warnings". The Denver Post. Kailua-Kona. Associated Press.
- Scruggs, Melissa (November 30, 2022). "Earth's largest volcano has started erupting. What might we expect?". Temblor. doi:10.32858/temblor.286. S2CID 254343872.
- "Advancing Lava Flows Could Sever Hawaii Island's Only East-West Highway, or Maybe Not". Weatherboy. December 1, 2022.
- "USGS: Hawaiian volcanoes Mauna Loa and Kilauea no longer erupting". KXII. Hilo. HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News. December 13, 2022.
- "USGS: Mauna Loa and Kilauea no longer erupting; alert levels downgraded". Hawaii News Now. Hilo. HawaiiNewsNow. December 13, 2022.
- "KWXX Mauna Loa Eruption Updates". KWXX - Hilo, HI.
External links edit
- Publications by Ken Hon at ResearchGate
- Ken Hon, Scientist in Charge, USGS HVO (Hon pictured 2021)
- What can lava tell us? Deciphering Kīlauea's 2018 eruption (U.S. Geological Survey video featuring Hon)