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Contact: Jessica Ferracane/Public Affairs Specialist, 808-345-4216 Hawaii National Park, HI – Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in June. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events:![]() Volcanic Ash Impacts around the World: Lessons from the Field and Laboratory. What kind of impact does volcanic ash have on farming, agriculture, communities, computers and critical infrastructure? Dr. Tom Wilson, a lecturer of Hazard and Disaster Management in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury, will discuss what he and his team of scientists have learned researching both short- and long-term ash impacts in New Zealand, and the resiliency of rural and isolated communities to natural disasters. Their research has focused on the impact of recent disasters in the Canterbury region from snowstorm and flooding events, and the assessment of natural hazard risk for isolated communities. Part of Hawai'i Volcanoes' ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free. ![]() When: Wed., June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium
![]() When: Tues., June 23 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium
![]() When: Wed., June 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
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Last updated: June 3, 2015