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Mauna Loa erupts for the first time since 1984

By Courtesy U.S. Geological Survey and Associated Press

Nov. 28, 2022

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VIDEO COURTESY PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS DAVID GRAHAM / U.S. COAST GUARD DISTRICT 14 HAWAII PACIFIC
This aerial footage from Monday, Nov. 28 shows Mauna Loa spewing fountains of lava. The world’s largest active volcano is erupting for the first time since 1984.
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VIDEO COURTESY LACY LYONS / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
The view from Mauna Kea summit of the eruption at Mauna Loa.
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VIDEO COURTESY USGS
Thermal imaging shows the Mauna Loa eruption began around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS

The ground is shaking and swelling at Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, indicating that it could erupt. Scientists say they don't expect that to happen right away but officials on the Big Island of Hawaii are telling residents to be prepared in case it does erupt soon. This map shows the lava flow hazard level zones for the island.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mauna Loa is seen from the Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area off Saddle Road on the Big Island of Hawaii on Oct. 27. The ground is shaking and swelling at Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, indicating that it could erupt. Scientists say they don't expect that to happen right away but officials on the Big Island are telling residents to be prepared in case it does erupt soon.
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COURTESY USGS

The view from the Mauna Loa summit at 11:46 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27.
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COURTESY USGS

Mauna Loa Road at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is closed from the Kiipukapuaulu, also known as Bird Park, roundabout due to the Mauna Loa eruption.
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COURTESY USGS

Mauna Loa eruption as viewed from Waikoloa at about 1:25 a.m. Monday, Nov., 28.
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CHELSEA JENSEN/WEST HAWAII TODAY VIA AP

Lava pours out of the summit crater of Mauna Loa about 6:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, as seen from Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area on Maunakea, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began spewing ash and debris from its summit, prompting civil defense officials to warn residents on Monday to prepare in case the eruption causes lava to flow toward communities.
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CHELSEA JENSEN/WEST HAWAII TODAY VIA AP

Lava pours out of the summit crater of Mauna Loa about 6:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, as seen from Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area on Maunakea, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began spewing ash and debris from its summit, prompting civil defense officials to warn residents on Monday to prepare in case the eruption causes lava to flow toward communities.
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CHELSEA JENSEN/WEST HAWAII TODAY VIA AP

Lava pours out of the summit crater of Mauna Loa about 6:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, as seen from Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area on Maunakea, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began spewing ash and debris from its summit, prompting civil defense officials to warn residents on Monday to prepare in case the eruption causes lava to flow toward communities.
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COURTESY USGS

This is an aerial photo from a Civil Air Patrol flight over the eruption from the northeast rift zone of Mauna Loa at 7:15 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28.
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COURTESY USGS

This is an aerial photo from a Civil Air Patrol flight over the eruption from the northeast rift zone of Mauna Loa at 7:15 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28.
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This is an aerial photo from a Civil Air Patrol flight over the eruption from the northeast rift zone of Mauna Loa at 7:15 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28.
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This is an aerial photo from a Civil Air Patrol flight over the eruption from the northeast rift zone of Mauna Loa at 7:15 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28.
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COURTESY USGS

A Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park field crew member makes observations and collects information about the eruption which migrated to the northeast rift zone of Mauna Loa. This was taken 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28.
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BRUCE OMORI / PARADISE HELICOPTERS / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

After the initial breakout in Mokuaweoweo Crater at the summit, activity migrated down Mauna Loa’s northeast rift, with a mile-long curtain of fire.
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BRUCE OMORI / PARADISE HELICOPTERS / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

USGS personnel monitor Mauna Loa's rivers of lava created by a mile-long stretch of fountains.
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MARCO GARCIA/AP

In this long camera exposure, cars drive down Saddle Road as Mauna Loa erupts in the distance, Monday, Nov. 28, near Hilo, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted Monday for the first time in 38 years.
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MARCO GARCIA/AP

Car are parked near an ancient lava field as a lava flow colors the sky above Mauna Loa, Monday, Nov. 28, near Hilo, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted Monday for the first time in 38 years.
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MARCO GARCIA/AP

People watch the eruption of Mauna Loa, Monday, Nov. 28, near Hilo, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted Monday for the first time in 38 years.
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MARCO GARCIA/AP

A river of lava flows down from Mauna Loa, Monday, Nov. 28, near Hilo, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted Monday for the first time in 38 years.
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MARCO GARCIA/AP

A river of lava flows down from Mauna Loa, Monday, Nov. 28, near Hilo, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted Monday for the first time in 38 years.
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MARCO GARCIA/AP

In this long camera exposure, cars drive down Saddle Road as Mauna Loa erupts in the distance, Monday, Nov. 28, near Hilo, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted Monday for the first time in 38 years.
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MARCO GARCIA/AP

People watch the glow from lava erupting from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano, Monday, Nov. 28, in Hilo, Hawaii.
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CALEB JONES/AP

A man photographs the glow from lava erupting from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano, Monday, Nov. 28, in Hilo, Hawaii.
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MARCO GARCIA/AP

The glow of the Mauna Loa eruption is seen from Kona Bay, Monday, Nov. 28, in Kona, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted Monday for the first time in 38 years.
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In this satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies, lava flows from the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii island, Monday, Nov. 28. Waves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world's largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years, and officials told people living on Hawaii island to be ready in the event of a worst-case scenario.
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In this nighttime satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies, lava flows from the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii island, Monday, Nov. 28. Waves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world's largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years, and officials told people living on Hawaii island to be ready in the event of a worst-case scenario.

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