World’s largest active volcano erupts after 38 years, triggers earthquakes

The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, in Hawaii erupted this morning for the first time in 38 years. According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), the phenomenon triggered a series of low-intensity earthquakes on the main island of Hawaii.

Volcanic activity at the summit of the Mauna continues, and lava waves can be seen from Kona, a city located about 56 km from the volcano, according to the USGS’s latest update at 12:00 local time. However, winds can carry volcanic gas and ash to settlements.

The Hawaii Volcano Observatory continues to monitor conditions, but access to the summit has been restricted and the alert level remains “red alert”.

The National Weather Service states that “based on past events, the early stages of an eruption of the Mauna Loa can be very dynamic, and the location and propagation of lava flows can change rapidly.”

According to the Daily Mail, some residents of southern Kona began evacuating on their own, although there is still no order for the public to leave the city.

Historically, waves of lava from the volcano have flowed into different communities, including Hilo, home to about 20,000 people, and Kukio, the billionaire paradise that has evolved over the past 38 years and now boasts some of the world’s most famous people. residents.