Remembering Halapē
A M 7.7 earthquake on November 29, 1975, was located beneath the south flank of Kīlauea. Along the south coast of Kīlauea, the ground subsided by as much as 3.5 m (11.5 ft). A tsunami swept ashore after the earthquake, killing two backcountry campers at Halapē. Hear the stories told by survivors of this destructive event; learn the processes that caused the ground movement; and understand how you can practice earthquake and tsunami preparedness. USGS photo: the coconut grove at Halapē was submerged in the ocean after the M7.7 earthquake in 1975.
When: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Visitor Contact Station in the Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
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This event is free to attend.
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Latitude and Longitude 19.064430, -155.677879
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