Hawaii braces for explosion as new lava fissure opens
PAHOA, Hawaii — New lava fissures, ground deformation and abundant volcanic gases indicate eruptions on the eastern flank of Kilauea volcano are likely to continue.Two new fissures opened on Saturday, bringing the total number of lava outbreaks in and around Leilani Estates to 17.The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the latest fissure, which opened Saturday night, was spattering but no flow had yet formed. Fissure No. 16 opened and spilled lava into an open […]
