Hawaii's Volcanic Eruption Draws Scientific Interest
The eruption of Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island is causing local devastation, but it is an exciting research opportunity for volcanologists.
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Kilauea's Wrath Threatens Power Plant — And Hawaii's Most Powerful Industry
The volcano's lava has crept near a geothermal energy plant, risking the release of dangerous fumes. Meanwhile, the fiery flow is already hurting a major tourist stop and the locals who rely on it.
Hawaii Volcano's Lava Spews 'Laze' Of Toxic Gas And Glass Into The Air
Lava from the Kilauea volcano is pouring into the Pacific Ocean, generating a plume of "laze" — hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles — into the air.
Hawaii Officials Hand Out Thousands Of Masks As Kilauea Spews More Ash
County officials have distributed about 2,000 N95 masks as they warn that ash fallout is the biggest health concern for residents.
Ash Cloud And 'Ballistic Blocks' Shot From Kilauea's Crater, USGS Says
Volcanic rocks 2 feet in diameter have been found in a parking lot a few hundred yards from the volcano's Halemaumau crater, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.
Red Alert Issued For Aviation As Kilauea Spews 'Vog' 12,000 Feet Into Sky
The volcano, which began a period of increased activity earlier this month, is sending ash plumes drifting downwind in what could be a potential threat to aircraft in the area.
Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'
The U.S. Geological Survey says that as magma in the volcano drops below the water table, it could create steam pressure and a sudden eruption that would spew toxic gas and "ballistic rocks."
Days, Weeks, Years? Scientists Say Hawaii's Erupting Volcano Has No End In Sight
Scientists are closely tracking the eruption at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. But there's still a lot that they don't know about the eruption — most notably, when it's going to be over.
PHOTOS: Fissures, Lava Flow And Evacuations Continue On Hawaii's Big Island
"This is not the time for sightseeing," the Hawaii County Civil Defense agency says. Some 35 structures have been destroyed by lava from 10 active fissures. Officials are also warning of toxic gases.
Lava Eruptions Destroy Several Homes, Wreak Havoc In Hawaii
More than 1,700 people have evacuated from a neighborhood on Hawaii's Big Island following a volcanic eruption last week. Ground fissures continue to spew lava and gas into residential neighborhoods.