Hawaiians Brace For More Lava And Earthquakes As Kilauea Volcano Continues To Erupt

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The collapsed Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater of Mount Kilauea near Pahoa, Hawaii. (Photo Credit: US Geological Survey via EPA)

Though it is not uncommon for the Kilauea volcano on the southern shore of Hawaii’s Big Island to erupt, the recent explosion is the worst encountered in decades. The sea of lava, which has been flowing unabated since May 3, has enveloped 104 acres (the equivalent of 100 football fields), destroyed 35 structures — including 26 homes — and forced almost 2,000 people to evacuate. Unfortunately, even experts have no idea when the volcanic activity will subside.

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