Mauna Loa erupting now
@oahuwriter (26780)
United States
November 28, 2022 8:25pm CST
Just now, early 4pm news, Mauna Loa erupting. Shelters open by Red Cross. Mayor Roth, hasn't issued official evacuation, yet. News reporting, many evacuated from last night. Mauna Loa started erupting at around midnight this morning. Mauna Loa hasn't erupted in 38 years. (Made corrections - originally had 49 years. Sorry.) Ash warning stopped early today. Officials say wear face masks, and keep indoors. Have meds on you. Forecast for length by scientist, not long eruption.
1984 was Moans Loa's last eruption. It lasted 3 weeks. March 24, 1984 then Mayor Kim got a call from their police department about the eruption. April 15, eruption ended. One thing they learned, was to keep in close touch with scientist about eruption.
Professor Scott Rowland University of Hawaii, faculty member of Earth Science, says today's eruption is following it's usual course as it did before. Let's hope it's a very short one that doesn't endanger anyone or any structures or wildlife.
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@TheHorse (205291)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 22
@oahuwriter Can you see hear or feel anything from where you live? Have there been earthquakes near the volcano? I'm trying to draw a picture in my mind.
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@JudyEv (325398)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Nov 22
@oahuwriter We heard about it on the news at lunchtime. They said there had been a few earthquakes in the area too.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
I live on a different island, Oahu. Eruption is at Big Island, the southern most island of Hawaiian Island chain of island. The ash can be deadly, so doctors advisory for people with pulmonary problems. I'm in no danger at all.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
29 Nov 22
I hope nobody has been or will be hurt in the eruption now happening... Stay safe.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Thank you! So far, lava flows away from residential area and business area.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
29 Nov 22
@oahuwriter You're welcome. Good! I'm glad!
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
No eruption on different island, the Big Island. I live on Oahu.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
30 Nov 22
@oahuwriter People are evacuating, this means it's not safe to stay near the volcano.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
1 Dec 22
@LadyDuck
Some did, but Mayor did not make evacuation official, but shelters were open for those who wanted them. Yesterday, everyone went home, so shelters closed and on stand by only be now.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Yes, people have been showing up at shelters.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Lava flow. Luckily, this eruption, flowing away from inhabited part of Big island.
@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
29 Nov 22
I hope everyone is safe and sound.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Eruption on Big Island, southern most island. So far, lava flow is flowing away from inhabited part of Big Island.
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@snowy22315 (169653)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Stay safe, although you are probably in minimal danger there...better follow the guidance.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Don't worry, living on another island in Oahu. Eruption on Big Island, southern most island. Thanks!
@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
25 Dec 22
Well Mauna loa first, then Kilauea erupted. Both stopped now. Snow now at Mauna loa!!
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149189/snow-caps-mauna-kea-and-mauna-loa#:~:text=A%20low-pressure%20system%20called%20a%20%E2%80%9C%20Kona%20low,reports%20of%20landslides%2C%20downed%20trees%2C%20and%20power%20outages.
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@RebeccasFarm (86520)
• United States
30 Nov 22
I read this and thought of you days ago my friend.
God protect the people whose island it is.
God protect the people whose island it is.1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (86520)
• United States
2 Dec 22
@oahuwriter Oh you are welcome. I love you my friend God bless you.
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@RasmaSandra (73241)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Nov 22
I hope everything will be all right and stay safe. That is scary, I will put in a prayer for everyone there.
@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Hope that erupting volcano doesn't cause any damage or evacuation. I find it interesting seeing it on the news but wouldn't want to be in the path of all the flowing lava.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Me too! Shelters are open for residents. Lava flowing away from inhabited part of Big Island. I live on Oahu.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
Yes, very harrowing living with volcanoes, though everywhere's landmass made from volcanoes. Big Island, is beautiful and has wood rose. I saw my first pair of saffron finch there, while visiting one summer, years ago.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Nov 22
It's erupting at different island from my home island, Oahu. Big Island is where eruption occurring. Si far, lava flowing away from inhabited areas of island.1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Nov 22
@oahuwriter That is good, glad the others are safe too.
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