The 2018 Kīlauea Eruption: One Photographer’s Perspective and Experience

Photo by Andrew Richard Hara

Evening Presentation:

Madame Pele’s most recent period of high activity has affected people across Hawai‘i Island, in many cases with devastating effects.on lives and well-being.  While we do not lose sight of these effects, and we do what we can to help our ‘ohana, the fact remains—and perhaps it’s a bit uncomfortable to recognize—that the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea has produced some of the most visually beautiful images of our planet in a transition both destructive and creative. 

One of Hawai‘i’s leading photographer/videographers has put together a breathtaking presentation, a mix of both photos and videos highlighting the Kīlauea fissure eruption from Day One.  Andrew Hara shares his personal experiences throughout the eruptive events; how his visual media were able to help families, communities, and government agencies; and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to record 27,000 detailed photographs of a most significant geological event in Hawai‘i Island’s history.  Share this on either of two occasions:  Monday evening, November 12, or the following afternoon, November 13.

Admission to these wonderful programs is free to Museum members, and $3.00 for nonmembers.  Please support the Museum by becoming a member, and enjoy all Saigo Series programs, all year round, at no charge!  Seating is limited; first come, first seated.  ON MONDAY EVENINGS ONLY, additional parking is available next door at Hilo Union School, Kapiolani St. entrance; park, then walk through our green gate in the rock wall. 

On Monday evenings, doors open at 6:30PM.  E komo mai!