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 |
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.