Particularly vulnerable are areas on the island’s western shore, just south of the main tourism center of Kailua-Kona, where lava flows could reach the ocean and populated areas such as Captain Cook, in a matter of hours.
The most recent eruption of Mauna Loa in 1984 saw lava reach the outskirts of Hilo on the other side of the island - home to the University of Hawaii - but with several weeks warning.in case you have to leave your house under an evacuation order,” reads a statement from the HVO. “You may want to include important documents, like your birth certificate, deeds, legal papers, and medications.”
An eruption does not necessarily mean a threat to people or property though, as half of the eruptions recorded from Mauna Loa have remained contained to the remote summit area. That said, several eruptions have sent lava flowing all the way to the ocean in a matter of mere hours. It’s just hard to predict ahead of time.... [+]
Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 27, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Lava from the volcano also flowed to a geothermal power plant today raising fears that toxic gas could be released if wells are breached by lava. The Big Island, one of eight main islands that make up Hawaii state, is struggling with tourist bookings following the Kilauea volcano eruptions, with summer bookings at the island down 50 percent.
Aside from lava, eruptions can also produce toxic gases. So in the event of an eruption, be sure to stay up to date with local information from the HVO and
ullaevoy Ohhhh this can't be good! 😭
The world’s most powerful volcano that we know of is Toba. Do some research.
wake up wake up oh..dear loa its time for you cook humen nuggets☺️
Dump garbage in it! Natural incinerator!!
This is a photo of Pu'u O'o crater on the flank of Kilauea Volcano. This is like illustrating an article about Steve Forbes with a photo of Mitch McConnell.
Could have used a picture of Mauna Loa though instead of just a 'picture for affect'.
E_Kuri 😳
Hey! Thanks for using our VolcanoWatch to create this article. Yes, it's definitely time to consider the 'better safe than sorry' adage.
MarkoSilberhand I guess I'll never get to Hawaii. CanaryAmerica
Tech Our existence is so minor, compared to the grand scheme of things....
MarkoSilberhand
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