Hawaii's Mauna Loa erupts sending fire, smoke and ash across the Big Island

[DrQ]

Glowing lava sprays up to 200ft high as the world's biggest active volcano erupts: Hawaii's Mauna Loa erupts sending fire, smoke and ash across the Big Island as officials warn thousands to prepare for the worst

• Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted late Sunday night on Hawaii's Big Island
• Officials warn residents to prepare for worst-case scenario if the lava flow changes course towards towns
• Volcanic smog has also been spewed out from the volcano with locals urged to avoid heavy exercise

Hawaii is struck by 4.0 magnitude earthquake as Mauna Loa erupts

Lava could eventually reach neighborhoods as it flows downhill though it could take a week or more for molten rock to reach populated areas.

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[Passepartout]

Somehow, with TUGger visitors, guests, and residents with their fingers on the pulse of the volcano, news from the United Kingdom seems a bit redundant.

 

[DrQ]

Somehow, with TUGger visitors, guests, and residents with their fingers on the pulse of the volcano, news from the United Kingdom seems a bit redundant.

Not everyone is familiar with Hawaii's geography. So besides the great pictures, they take the time to explain what is going on from an outside perspective.

But, I guess everyone's a critic:

Which one are you?