The US Geological Survey (USGS) mentioned that the eruption has migrated from the summit to the Northeast Rift Zone the place fissures are feeding a number of lava flows.
‘Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) employees on an overflight … confirmed fissures [a linear vent through which lava flows] at excessive elevations inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes Nationwide Park are feeding lava flows upslope of the Mauna Loa Climate Observatory,’ the USGS mentioned.
‘Lava flows will not be threatening any downslope communities and all indications are that the eruption will stay within the Northeast Rift Zone. Volcanic fuel and probably advantageous ash and Pele’s Hair [cooled lava] could also be carried downwind. Based mostly on previous occasions, the early levels of a Mauna Loa rift zone eruption might be very dynamic, and the placement and advance of lava flows can change quickly.
‘HVO is in shut session with emergency administration companions and can monitor the volcano intently to supply additional updates on exercise,’ the organisation concluded.
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