Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted today for the first time in 38 years

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Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, has erupted for the first time in 38 years, triggering an ash fall warning and multiple earthquakes on Hawaii's main island.

The eruption began in the summit caldera of Mauna Loa late on Sunday night. Currently, the US Geological Survey does not believe there is any risk of magma fall, but an ash fall advisory has been issued.

Some residents of the South Kona coast have begun to voluntarily evacuate, though no evacuation orders are in place yet.

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the sky this morning...

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In a statement, the NWS said: 'At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area and are not threatening downslope communities.

'Winds may carry volcanic gas and possibly fine ash and Pele’s hair downwind.

'Residents at risk from Mauna Loa lava flows should review preparedness and refer to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense information for further guidance.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...-begins-eruption-alert-level-raised-USGS.html
 

This is not too far from where I lived on the Big Island. I'm FB friends with the folks who bought my house, and they've posted pictures from last night. It is scary, and for once, I'm glad I'm not there.
 

Nemo2 said:
I knew someone whose parents relocated to Montserrat - they moved homes when the volcano began erupting, and finally had to quit the island altogether.
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Wow, poor souls. I don't know details but I remember that island was devastated.

Years ago I worked with a woman in Washington State who's parent's home was destroyed by the Mt. St. Helens eruption. They were not harmed. If you have ever seen an episode of "We'll Meet Again" they have a sad story about a Volcanologist killed in the eruption.
 
Remy said:
Wow, poor souls. I don't know details but I remember that island was devastated.

Years ago I worked with a woman in Washington State who's parent's home was destroyed by the Mt. St. Helens eruption. They were not harmed. If you have ever seen an episode of "We'll Meet Again" they have a sad story about a Volcanologist killed in the eruption.
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the horror of losing everything you own to a Natural disaster like a Volcano.. must be devastating..even if by some miracle you have survived being swallowed yourself.. the shock as well as the huge financial loss must take a very long time to recover from....
 
hollydolly said:
the horror of losing everything you own to a Natural disaster like a Volcano.. must be devastating..even if by some miracle you have survived being swallowed yourself.. the shock as well as the huge financial loss must take a very long time to recover from....
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It is. While I was not directly impacted, I have experienced the devastation of the fires in California through people I know. Also the problems it caused with housing, low housing volume and increased prices.
 
Remy said:
It is. While I was not directly impacted, I have experienced the devastation of the fires in California through people I know. Also the problems it caused with housing, low housing volume and increased prices.
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of course, I agree.. this is the terrible, heartbreaking effect of a ''natural disaster''.. those affected are often beaten with the bat that caused them to be knocked down in the first place in that, there's no affordable housing, the insurance companies will stall with every excuse as to recompense.. the loss of long held and meaningful friendships and careers and disrupted education as people have to move away from the areas to find affordable homes ..
 
We hiked to see a lava flow at Mauna Loa once at the bottom of the Chain of Craters road. Lots of "DON'T GO BEYOND THIS SIGN" signs, but lots of people were going, so we did, too.

We got close enough to feel the heat and hear the "scream" as the lava poured into the ocean. You could look up the mountain and see patches of open lava.

It was one of the most exciting things I've ever seen and I was crying from the emotion. Looking back, I realize it wasn't a smart thing to do, but I don't regret it a bit.

I guess that wasn't considered an eruption, just a flow.
 
I was on the big island about 20 years ago and got to see lava flowing from an eruption, up close. An experience of a lifetime, got close enough to singe the hair on my arm. That was from Kilauea, a smaller but recently more active Hawaiian Volcano. https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea
jujube said:
We hiked to see a lava flow at Mauna Loa once at the bottom of the Chain of Craters road. Lots of "DON'T GO BEYOND THIS SIGN" signs, but lots of people were going, so we did, too.

We got close enough to feel the heat and hear the "scream" as the lava poured into the ocean. You could look up the mountain and see patches of open lava.

It was one of the most exciting things I've ever seen and I was crying from the emotion. Looking back, I realize it wasn't a smart thing to do, but I don't regret it a bit.

I guess that wasn't considered an eruption, just a flow.
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Could that lava have come from Kilauea rather than Mauna Loa? It has been erupting a lot more continuously. Your description sounds much like what I saw. And I walked past the signs too, pretty hard to resist...

Never forget that lava pouring into the ocean, an amazing sight.
 
Where I live, in the middle of Canada, we don't have volcanoes, we don't have hurricanes, we don't have mudslides and we don't have earthquakes. Gee! It's sort of boring but hey, we get to live to a ripe old age without all that stress of the ocean taking your house away, lava covering your home and some high wind moving your house into the next county with no charge.
 

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Packerjohn said:
Where I live, in the middle of Canada, we don't have volcanoes, we don't have hurricanes, we don't have mudslides and we don't have earthquakes. Gee! It's sort of boring but hey, we get to live to a ripe old age without all that stress of the ocean taking your house away, lava covering your home and some high wind moving your house into the next county with no charge.
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Gets pretty cold up there though...
 
Alligatorob said:
I was on the big island about 20 years ago and got to see lava flowing from an eruption, up close. An experience of a lifetime, got close enough to singe the hair on my arm. That was from Kilauea, a smaller but recently more active Hawaiian Volcano. https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea

Could that lava have come from Kilauea rather than Mauna Loa? It has been erupting a lot more continuously. Your description sounds much like what I saw. And I walked past the signs too, pretty hard to resist...

Never forget that lava pouring into the ocean, an amazing sight.
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It WAS Kilauea! My mistake. My thoughts got ahead of my brain. We were staying up at the Lodge and drove down the road to see the lava. I need to brush up on my Hawaiian geography before I post again.
 

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