Authorities issued regular warnings
According to information from local sources, the eruption on Sunday night followed weeks of regular warnings. The local Volcano Observatory officials indicated that an outbreak was forthcoming due to the several earthquakes signifying unrest. They also cautioned the residents to be prepared for any eventuality.
Eruptions in the summit area
The US Geological Survey has clarified that over half of the past eruptions of Mauna Loa happened in the summit area, which is about 55000 feet from the volcano’s base inside the sea.
The USGS Officials have also indicated that the lava flows in the past have rarely affected human lives in a significant way. Land and whatever comes in the path of the flow, however, is burnt and crushed.
FAQs:
- Where is the volcano Mauna Loa located?
Mauna Loa occupy over 51 per cent of Hawaii Island. It is situated at 4170 m above sea level. The volcano is identified by its rounded slopes. - How many times has Mauna Loa erupted?
The volcano is estimated to be in existence for 3000 years. Since the beginning of modern measurements and data recording in 1843, it has thrown up 33 times. The last eruption in 1984 happened over three weeks.
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