Six huge fissures sent rivers of molten rock through a blackened, volcanic wilderness that was once jungle, farmland and rural homes. At least 50 rural homes and other structures have been destroyed by lava from fissures in a small area of the Big Island. Down on the east flank of the volcano, six fissures re-erupted in lava fountains, as volcanic activity moved west towards Highway 130. Geologists said that after three weeks of escalating activity, Kilauea volcano has entered a "steady state" of eruption. Norwegian Cruise Line said it would reinstate port calls to the island's two largest cities, Kona and Hilo, after cancelling them in recent weeks.

Source: dna May 25, 2018 04:48 UTC