Hawaii Residents Feel More Tremors, Brace for Eruption
Hawaii Residents Feel More Tremors, Brace for Eruption
Residents on
More than a dozen fissures have opened in the ground near the volcano, releasing lava that has destroyed at least 26 homes. About 2,000 people have been evacuated, mostly from two neighborhoods on the
Scientists are warning that an explosive eruption could occur at the volcano's crater within weeks, spewing boulders and ash. The news has prompted
Officials say they do not believe an eruption would be life-threatening to people, provided they stay out of the park and evacuation zones.
Authorities say they have removed pentane, a flammable liquid, from a geothermal plant in the area to prevent possible explosions there. Residents and officials remain concerned about potential explosions and toxic gas leaks from the plant's underground wells, which provide heat for energy production.
Officials have warned about high levels of sulfur gas in the air that could threaten the elderly and people with breathing problems.
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Scientists say they cannot predict how long the current eruption will last.
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