Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano is erupting for the first time since 1984

They were written by James Dinneen and Madeleine Cuff.

The world's largest active volcano, which is located in Hawaii, is about to erupt for the first time in almost 40 years.

The eruption began at 11.30pm local time on November 27th at the summit of the volcano, located in the national park on the island of Hawaii.

The eruption is limited to the summit area but could change quickly.

There are two rift zones along the sides of the volcano where the volcano can crack and split in two. According to Ken Hon at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, a new fissure can produce very fluid and fast- moving lava that can quickly run from it.

We don't know if this will be a summit-only eruption or if it will be a rift zone.

The US Geological Survey said there was no evidence of lava coming from the rift zones.

A warning for ashfall has been issued for Hawaii's Big Island, with residents advised to stay inside or wear mask. There is no immediate threat to populated areas despite the fact that shelters have been opened to provide safety for islanders.

The land area of the giant shield volcano is 5000 square kilometers.

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The most serious eruption was in 1950, when it destroyed houses, a church and the local highway.

In 1984 lava flows came within 5 miles of the city.

Dozens of small earthquakes have been recorded around the summit in the last month, with volcanologists reporting an increase in activity. The eruption kicked up right before it began.

Over the past few years, there have been many earthquakes around the volcano. He says that this has been on their radar for a long time.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement that it will conduct aerial surveys to better understand the risks posed by the current eruption.

The eruption of Klauea may help volcanologists understand more about the relationship between the two volcanos. He says that they don't understand the plumbing system where the magma separates and flows to the volcanos. There is a theory that the eruption of Klauea caused the caldera to collapse.

The eruption of Klauea last year was as powerful as the one in Mauna Loa. He says it will be relatively modest.