International Desk: The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, has started erupting lava for the first time in four decades. The volcano is located in the western US state of Hawaii. Lava started to erupt in the volcano on Sunday night local time. BBC news.
According to Reuters, the administration has already increased the level of warning for the locals. Local authorities said the lava flow is around the crater. For now, there is little risk of it spreading to lower areas.
According to BBC news, the US Geological Survey (USGS) warned on Monday (November 28) that the situation could turn serious at any time. However, the work of evacuating the people of the surrounding area has not started till now.
The world’s largest active volcano has erupted 33 times since 1843, according to the USGS.
Last time in 1984, the volcano erupted for 22 consecutive days. At that time, lava was spreading in the town of Hilo, only 7 kilometers away from the volcano.
The USGS says the eruption of the volcano is being closely monitored. If necessary, the alert will be increased and the locals will be advised to take emergency measures for safety.
