American geologist and head of Alaska Volcano Observatory
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]
^ "Kenneth Hon, Professor of Geology" . Keaohou . UH Hilo . October 17, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2023 .
^ USGS Volcanoes🌋 [@USGSVolcanoes] (February 11, 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 .
Retrieved May 1, 2023 .