Lava from Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, continues to ooze towards a major highway on Hawaii’s Big Island, though officials still say populated areas aren’t at risk.
In this aerial view, lava fissures flow downslope from the north flank of Mauna Loa volcano, as it erupts on Nov. 30 near Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii. that the lava flow had significantly slowed and spread out, and would take at least one week to reach the highway.the agency tweetedAn aerial photo shows the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa volcano.
“State transportation officials expect it would take about 6 hours to close the highway if necessary, providing time to alert the public in advance,” the agency said.Hawaii Gov. David Igeon Monday, with a disaster relief period in effect through Jan. 27, 2023. But the governor added that the island is still open to visitors, and flights have resumed their normal schedule.
“We’re thankful the lava flow is not affecting residential areas at this time, allowing schools and businesses to remain open,” Ige said.Mauna Loa, which means "Long Mountain" in Hawaiian, has erupted 33 times since its first recorded eruption in 1843, and is considered one of the world’s most active volcanoes,
urvey. When it last erupted in 1984, lava flow came within 4.5 miles of the town of Hilo, the largest population center on the island.
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