AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire Technology: Hawaiian Electric is using drones to inspect power lines in Hawaiʻi Island wildfire-risk areas through December, aiming to spot hazards before they spark fires. Storm Research: A new UH Mānoa study projects stronger tropical cyclones near Hawaiʻi in a warmer climate, though storm frequency remains uncertain; the region has just recorded its most active Pacific hurricane season. Climate Data: UH’s interactive Hurricane Nolo site maps rainfall, winds and satellite imagery, including totals above 20 inches at three Hawaiʻi Island stations and more than 38 inches at Mount Waiʻaleʻale. Ocean Science: Researchers identified 11,742 viruses in Pacific seabed samples from the Clarion-Clipperton zone between Hawaiʻi and Mexico, establishing a baseline ahead of possible deep-sea mining. Volcano Watch: USGS researchers are examining what drives Kīlauea’s lava fountains as recent activity has forced trail closures. STEM Learning: Honolulu YMCA’s fall-break Mission to Mars camp gave students hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities.
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