Lava fountains rush into the sky: Eruption of the world's largest active volcano

Overview of weather and natural events around the World. What is happening in this world: natural disasters on the planet of Earth. The latest news about weather events and disasters. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More: Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, continues to erupt in the Hawaiian Islands. The USGS issued a red alert at the first sign of activity. Currently, lava flows are within the top of the volcano, but things can change at any minute. Mauna Loa is located southwest of the center of the Big Island and last erupted in 1984. The eruption itself lasted 22 days, and the lava flow stopped just 6 kilometers from the nearby city of Kilo. For the first time, scientists have been able to closely monitor Mauna Loa’s lava flow, providing invaluable information about the eruption of such huge volcanoes and its possible consequences. Until 1984, Mauna Loa was esti