Posted on 11/28/2022 5:41:47 AM PST by EBH
The world's largest active volcano has erupted in Hawaii for the first time in nearly four decades, officials said.
Mauna Loa erupted at 11:30 p.m. local time Sunday (4:30 a.m. ET Monday), the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was the first eruption since 1984, according to its Hawaii Volcano Observatory daily update.
The eruption began in Moku‘āweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa, inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the agency said, as it upgraded the volcano's alert level from an "advisory" to a "warning."
"At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area and are not threatening downslope communities," the agency said in a news release. "Winds may carry volcanic gas and possibly fine ash and Pele’s hair downwind," it said, referring to a type of lava.
Residents at risk from Mauna Loa lava flows were advised to "review preparedness and refer to Hawai'i County Civil Defense information for further guidance."
"Based on past events, the early stages of a Mauna Loa eruption can be very dynamic and the location and advance of lava flows can change rapidly," the agency warned. It said that if the eruption remains in Moku‘āweoweo, lava flows would most likely be contained. "However, if the eruptive vents migrate outside its walls, lava flows may move rapidly downslope," it said.
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:^) Yup, all me, although I’m not above stealin’ stuff.
Well, that was sharp...You done good....:^)
Why am I confused on this sentence!! I mean I am no scholar by any means but even I think this sentence is fkd up!!
Ouch.
Nope, on it.. plan to go check it out tomorrow. Ppl.are saying it’s beyond awesome.
Is it a Moa with a Boa?
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Share some pics or videos with us.
I’ve been to the Hilo side 3 times, but only day trips.
One time we did the long hike/walk to where the lava goes into the ocean.
It must have been around 7 miles each way in 50 mph winds and noon Sun.
I’d guess around 60% was “Billy goating” from lava rock to lava rock.
This was the day after hiking up and down into Polulu Valley and Waipio Valley.
We each had 16oz of water. We thought we were going to die. It was funny.
Mauna Loa is erupting on the upper Northeast Rift Zone and putting down a lava flow that has traveled roughly 6 miles from the eruptive vent, covering the Mauna Loa Weather Observatory access road with multiple flow lobes. The flow has not advanced significantly in the last several hours since this footage was taken.
This footage was provided by Andrew Hara, edited by Dane DuPont, with music by Ikaika Marzo, and special thanks to Paradise Helicopters. Footage used with permission.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWtxjppKDM
Hawaii News Now coverage with interviews.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJvO409EtB4
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