EXPLAINER: What hazards are posed by Hawaii's Mauna Loa?

EXPLAINER: What hazards are posed by Hawaii's Mauna Loa?

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https://apnews.com/709d84aeeb0cce0b1cc21651ccfe3105

HONOLULU (AP) — Lava is shooting 100 feet to 200 feet (30 to 60 meters) into the air as Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupts for the first time in nearly 40 years.

For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities and no evacuation orders have been issued. Lava could eventually reach neighborhoods as it flows downhill though it could take a week or more for molten rock to reach populated areas.