Posted on 05/20/2018 7:41:36 AM PDT by BenLurkin
A man was seriously injured when he was hit with lava spatter while standing on his third-floor balcony — the first known injury related to Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano eruptions as new volcanic activity creates new threats in surrounding neighborhoods.
The homeowner on Noni Farms Road was hit with lava on the shin and taken to the hospital with serious injuries, Janet Snyder, spokeswoman for the Office of the Mayor, told Reuters.
"It hit him on the shin, and shattered everything from there down on his leg," Snyder said, adding that the lava spatter could weigh “as much as a refrigerator.”
“And even small pieces of spatter can kill,” she said.
No other information about the man and his condition were released as of Sunday morning.
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To add to the dangers, officials also warned Puna residents of laze after lava flowing from fissure 20 reached the ocean.
“Laze is formed when hot lava hits the ocean sending hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles into the air,” Civil Defense Agency said. “Health hazards of laze include lung, eye and skin irritation. Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction without warning.”
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Meanwhile:
“People Are Putting Their Lives at Risk by Taking Hot Lava Selfies Near Kilauea Volcano”
http://people.com/human-interest/people-risking-lives-for-lava-selfies-near-kilauea-volcano/
Don’t stand next to a volcano?
Real global warming.
Stupidity reigns.
Look Ma, I’m standing right next to a volca...oh no....
Common sense volcano safety laws are long overdue.
“Hold muh beer and watch....” SSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Noni Farms Road is not in Leilani Estates. And it’s north of 132. If the guy’s home isn’t in a mandatory evac area, this says more about officials’ judgement than the vic’s.
The volcano is erupting.
Quick, everyone take their stupid pills!
Idiot: "Doc, it hurts when I do this."
Doctor: "Don't do that."
Hawaii must have an inexhaustible number of Darwin Awards! Watching all those folks playing golf with a volcano erupting in background was proof-positive of why Hawaii is a Democrat State.
Could have been worse, as in lava on the genitals, as opposed to lava on the shin.
Remember the people who “disappeared” after Mt. St. Helens?
Ya’ gotta’ respecta the ejecta!
Wonder how many remember the shenanigans pulled by Dennis the Menace at the volcano in Hawaii in 1959, like popping a blown up paper sack and scaring people into believing it is the start of an eruption.
And Pearl Harbor was a blacked out due to “security”.
Below is his 1959 adventures.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/234187249346591824/?lp=true
Once upon a time, folks had no desire to be anywhere an erupting volcano, lava flow, or active fissure.
Hot Lava....it’s all fun and games and an old B52s song until someone gets spattered.
Hot Lava....it’s all fun and games and an old B52s song until someone gets spattered.
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