Emergency officials in Hawaii are warning residents near Mauna Loa of Pele’s Hair — but what is it and why is it dangerous?
Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began erupting at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, McClatchy News reported.
The eruption is confined to Moku‘āweoweo, the summit caldera of the 13,100-foot volcano, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported.
Lava has overflowed the caldera but does not pose a threat to populated areas at the moment, emergency officials said Monday, Nov. 28.
China says it drove away US cruiser near Spratly Islands
The National Weather Service has warned that up to a quarter-inch of ash may fall on Hawaii, warning people with breathing problems to remain inside.
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