Mauna Kea Volcano (Hawaii)

After the Fires, Native Hawaiians Find Strength in Spirituality

On an island where Christianity and Buddhism are also prominent, many are finding strength in traditional Hawaiian spirituality and culture.

Ever since an eruption in Hawaii halted a long-running record of carbon dioxide, scientists have found ways to carry on — atop a neighboring volcano.

The slow-moving lava flow from Mauna Loa’s rare eruption is drawing excited tourists, while drawing out long-simmering cultural tensions.

Just 1,600 light-years away, the black hole is the closest known to Earth. The good news: It’s dormant, at least for now.