Volcanology
Volcano in Hawaii generates toxic gas, threatens islanders
The eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii sparked new safety warnings about toxic gas on the Big Island’s southern coastline.
Volcano in Hawaii generates toxic 'laze'
The eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii sparked new safety warnings about toxic gas on the Big Island's southern coastline after lava began flowing into the ocean and setting off a chemical reaction.
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Hawaii faces new threat of fumes from volcano's lava
Hawaii faced a new hazard on May 20 as lava flows from Kilauea's volcanic eruption could produce clouds of acid fumes, steam and glass-like particles as they reach the Pacific, authorities said.
Life on a volcano: Volcanic Eruptions in Hawaii Have Intensified (VIDEO)
Explosions because of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii increased yesterday, the ash cloud over the crater had risen to 3770 meters and the authorities announced a red aviation hazard code, Reuters reported.
A red code means that a volcanic eruption could affect the area's airspace by throwing ash into the airways, according to the site of the US Geophysical Institute.
Hawaii volcano could be building up to big eruption: Scientists
A Hawaii volcano that has been oozing lava and burping steam for days may be gearing up for a huge eruption, scientists have warned, prompting the closure of Volcanoes National Park on May 11.
Hawaii volcano eruption leads more evacuations
The Kilauea volcano erupted again on May 8, spewing toxic gases out of two new vents and prompting authorities to call for an immediate evacuation of residents from a second neighborhood on the Big Island.
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Dozens of Houses Have Been Destroyed by Volcanic Eruptions in Hawaii
The lava flows, melted rock mass and poisonous gases from the Kilauea volcano destroyed dozens of houses in the largest Hawaiian island.
A new fissure from which lava comes appeared on Sunday night.
The volcano sheds lava and throws poisonous gases at a height of over 61 meters.
Earthquakes, lava fissures put Hawaii's Big Island on high alert
Hawaii's Big Island was on high alert on May 6 after the Kilauea volcano spewed lava into residential areas, forcing hundreds to evacuate, and a series of earthquakes, including a powerful tremor, shook the island.
New Quakes Hit Hawaii after Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Hundreds Flee
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) - GA series of fresh earthquakes on Friday, including a powerful magnitude 6.9, hit Hawaii's Big Island, where the Kilauea volcano has been spewing fountains of lava into residential areas and forcing hundreds to evacuate.
Volcano in Hawaii shoots lava into sky
Nearly 1,500 residents were ordered to evacuate from their volcano-side homes after Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupted, sending molten lava to chew its way through forest land and bubble up on paved streets.
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