Hawaii volcano Kilauea: ‘Once-in-a-century eruption’ imminent with NO evacuation notice
HAWAII’s Killeau volcano could unleash a massive “once-in-a-century” eruption in the next few days, according to leading US geologists, amid fears that the explosion could arrive without time to issue evacuation alerts.
By OLI SMITH
Express.co.uk
Sat, May 12, 2018
The Hawaii volcano could blow its top in the coming days and cause a widespread disaster on the island, according to the latest from US officials.
State officials revealed Killeau’s activity resembles that seen “right before a major eruption in 1924, where huge rocks, called ballistic boulders, were launched from the earth”.
There are fears among scientists that the next eruption, set to happen within the next few days, could be the biggest in a century.
Earlier this week, geologists warned that the rapid lowering of a lava lake in a crater raised the potential for explosions.
The devastating eruption in 1924 saw ash and boulders shoot five miles into the air, with blocks as heavy as 14 tons blasted from the crater.
The next explosion could see similar scenes of boulders flying out of the volcano and shutting down air traffic on the popular tourist destination.
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