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No homes are under threat from lava flowing from the world’s largest active volcano – Hawaii’s Mauna Loa – which erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years.
World’s largest volcano erupts in Hawaii
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has begun erupting for the first time since 1984, ending its longest quiet period in recorded history.
The night sky above Hawaii’s largest island glowed a hellish red as bright, hot lava sprang forth at the volcano’s summit at around 11.30 pm local time on Sunday.
The lava is contained within the summit and does not threaten Hawaiians living downslope for now, the US Geological Service (USGS) said.
The service warned residents on Monday that volcanic gases and fine ash may drift their way.
