Risk of explosive eruption from Hawaii volcano rising, scientists warn - News Summed Up

Risk of explosive eruption from Hawaii volcano rising, scientists warn


Hawaii's Kilauea volcano could soon send boulders and ash shooting out of its summit crater in the kind of explosive eruption last displayed nearly a century ago. There are now 15 of the vents spread through Leilani Estates and neighbouring Lanipuna Gardens. In the weeks ahead, the summit crater could eject blocks up to 1.8 metres in diameter up to 1.6 kilometres away, the United States Geological Survey said. Park to closeNo one lives in the immediate area of the summit crater. Police said Wednesday they arrested a man suspected of burglarizing homes in Leilani Estates.


Source: CBC News May 10, 2018 13:50 UTC



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