The storm hit as a Category 3 but had peaked as a powerful Category 5 just two days prior.

The U.S. Geological Survey's 35-year-old maps of lava danger zones in this southern corner of the Big Island are a tableau of earthy colors and odd shapes originally meant for scientific and ...

The island was uninhabited, but scientists are worried because it was a refuge for two of the most endangered animals in the world.

After deadly wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui and killed at least 114 people, satellite images and photos reveal the extent of the destruction in historic Lahaina Town, a popular ...

While most people are familiar with the main islands like Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island, there’s a hidden world waiting to be discovered beyond these popular destinations. In this video, we’ll take ...

Critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals nurtured their young on East Island. Green sea turtles, a threatened species, and seabirds also relied on the now-submerged spit of land.

The island was uninhabited, but scientists are worried because it was a refuge for two of the most endangered animals in the world.

The result is a stunningly detailed portrait of Hawaii’s fiery underworld, which promises to help scientists sort through the geologic processes that drive the island’s volcanoes.

East Island, French Frigate Shoals, Papahanaumokuakea National Monument, Northwest Hawaiian Islands Snow fell in the hottest place in the world—the African Sahara.

Hawaii’s East Island is no longer on the map. The island, located about 550 miles northwest of Honolulu, is part of a chain of small island groups in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument ...

Hawaii's East Island is no longer on the map. The island, located about 550 miles northwest of Honolulu, is part of a chain of small island groups in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument ...

An entire Hawaiian island has vanished under the waves in the wake of Hurricane Walaka. East Island, which is part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and serves as a critical habitat… ...