The world’s largest active volcano erupted in Hawaii, sending a terrifying sea of fire across the region.
According to media reports, the world’s largest volcano ‘Mauna Lo’ in Hawaii has erupted for the first time in the last 40 years, its terror can be seen in the videos and photos that have appeared on social media.
US media say the volcano’s lava will continue to flow in the northeast rift zone and gas emissions continue, prompting residents on Hawaii’s Big Island and nearby offshore islands to issue an alert. given.
River of lava moving at an incredible speed in Puna, Hawaii#volcano #hawaii #eruption #MaunaLoa #bigisland
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Mauna Loa last erupted in March and April 1984, with lava affecting a five-mile radius of the town of Hilo.
🚨#BREAKING: World’s largest active volcano Mauna Loa has started to erupt #Hawaii for the first time since 1984 pic.twitter.com/AL8KrHLzol
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The U.S. Geological Survey said on its website that the lava flow is currently confined to the summit area and does not pose a threat to communities on the lower slopes, however, if the lava is not confined to the face of the mountain and breaches its walls. Then it will flow rapidly towards the population.
“It’s impossible to predict how long the eruption will last, and whether it will cause lava flows into populated areas, but I can tell you,” said Mile Corbett, a spokeswoman for the Geological Survey. Yes, we are in constant contact with Hawaii Civil Defense at this time, and they are providing updates to members of the community.”