Mauna Loa volcano began erupting in Moku‘āweoweo Caldera on November 27, 2022. A long-feared Mauna Loa eruption has now disrupted several flights and triggered in an all-hands emergency response. As of now there are no mandatory evacuations in place, but shelters have opened to accommodate those opting to leave voluntarily. The eruption comes after months of elevated earthquake activity at Mauna Loa. Volcanologists are now using satellite images which offer better prospects for cost-effective, safe, and consistent monitoring, in comparison to traditional methods. Satellites, are equipped to provide real-time data and are a safer way to collect information as scientists do not need to get near craters and vents to collect data. Thus remote sensing data and the application of geo-spatial technologies have steadily been integrated into real-time volcanic hazard assessment.
