The world's largest active volcano on the island of Hawaii has erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years, prompting local authorities to warn islanders on the 28th.
The U.S. Geological Survey has announced that Mauna Loa volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii has begun to erupt.
The Geological Survey said for the roughly 200,000 residents of the Big Island of Hawaii, "it could be a very dynamic eruption, with the potential for rapid changes in lava flow location and course."
The place where lava erupted is far from residential areas, etc., but local authorities are calling for vigilance, such as preparing to evacuate if lava flows begin to flow on the 28th.
Mauna Loa is the world's largest active volcano and has erupted for the first time in 38 years since 1984.
A local resident who has seen the eruption of Mauna Loa volcano three times so far was worried, "I don't know where the lava will flow and how long it will last."
In addition, regarding the impact on tourism, local authorities are calling on their website, ``The two airports on the island of Hawaii are operating normally, but please check with the respective airlines for flight status.''