The Leilani Estates subdivision was ordered to evacuate after lava burst through cracks in the ground. “I love this place, and I’ve been around the volcano for a while,” said Griffith, 61. The gently sloping volcano dips from its summit to Puna’s white sand beaches and jagged sea cliffs. For many people outside Hawaii, it’s hard to understand why anyone would risk living near an active volcano with such destructive power. “The volcano and the lava — it’s always been a part of my life,” she said.

Source: National Post May 08, 2018 06:07 UTC