The world’s largest active volcano, Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, resumed eruptions
on Sunday for the first time since 1984, breaking its record for the most
extended period without activity. It joined its neighbor volcano, Kilauea,
which has been erupting for more than a year.
A Facebook post from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park stated that the unusual
dual-eruption event is expected to draw many tourists eager to see their
molten flows. CNN reports that since Mauna Loa’s last eruption in 1984, the
two volcanoes have not erupted simultaneously, even though they are only 21
miles apart. The park claims neither poses an immediate threat to adjacent
houses or infrastructure, but state health experts have warned about
potential air quality consequences.
on Sunday for the first time since 1984, breaking its record for the most
extended period without activity. It joined its neighbor volcano, Kilauea,
which has been erupting for more than a year.
A Facebook post from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park stated that the unusual
dual-eruption event is expected to draw many tourists eager to see their
molten flows. CNN reports that since Mauna Loa’s last eruption in 1984, the
two volcanoes have not erupted simultaneously, even though they are only 21
miles apart. The park claims neither poses an immediate threat to adjacent
houses or infrastructure, but state health experts have warned about
potential air quality consequences.
