PAHOA: During one of his daily briefings about the relentless eruptions of the Kilauea volcano recently, Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim noted the day had brought no eruptions, no lava, no ashfalls. Living under one of the world’s most active volcanoes means learning to live with a fickle force of nature, personified by Pele. A homage to Pele is usually featured in Hula dance performances on the Big Island. Lava glowing from a Kilauea fissure illuminates dying trees in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 26, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. The Big Island, one of eight main islands that make up Hawaii state, is struggling with tourist bookings following the Kilauea volcano eruptions, with summer bookings down 50 percent.

Source: New Strait Times May 27, 2018 14:26 UTC