At 10.30am a 5.0 magnitude earthquake south of the Puu Oo volcano cone triggered rockfalls and potential collapse into a crater on the volcano. At 10.30am a 5.0 magnitude earthquake south of the Puu Oo volcano cone triggered rockfalls and potential collapse into a crater on the volcano, according to USGS. The giant pink-hued plume was seen rising above the zone, with authorities warning of subsequent "lava inundation," fire, smoke, and additional earthquakes. FUMEUSGS had raised the volcano alert in the area from a watch to a warning, reporting that "new ground cracks" were discovered in the late afternoon. USGS emphasised that the early stages of fissure eruptions are "dynamic," and "additional vents and new lava outbreaks may occur."

Source: Daily Nation May 04, 2018 06:33 UTC