AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVolcano Science: A new study of Kīlauea’s ongoing lava fountains points to trapped gas and underground pressure as drivers of the repeated bursts. The volcano had produced 54 episodes by September, with some fountains soaring hundreds of metres. Hawaiʻi Well-Being: A UH Mānoa survey of more than 10,000 residents finds better reported health and life satisfaction than in 2024, but 46% considered moving away, often because of living costs. Storm Research: A strong El Niño is fueling unusually powerful, long-lasting Pacific hurricanes, with six tropical cyclones already recorded in the central North Pacific this season, including four major hurricanes. Reef Recovery: Scientists are looking beyond coral planting: restoring seabird colonies may replenish reef nutrients, while research on reef sounds suggests playback can help attract coral and fish larvae.
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