Hawaii volcano eruption: Ash spews 15,000ft into air amid fresh evacuation warnings
A FAST-moving lava flow from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has shut down a road in the area with residents urged to keep out of the way.
By CIARAN MCGRATH
Express.co.uk
Tue, May 29, 2018
And an eruption at a nearby crater has thrown ash 15,000 feet into the air – prompting fresh warnings that residents need to be prepared to evacuate their homes.
Meanwhile Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has issued a warning about a substance known as Pele’s hair, or volcanic glass, which can cause skin and eye irritation.
A spokesman for the County of Hawaii said: “Highway 132 is being shut down between Lava Tree State Park to Four Corners, due to a fast moving lava flow approaching the highway. Everyone is advised to avoid the area.
“Beach Road is the only access into lower Puna. You are advised to make necessary plans and monitor your radio or phone for Civil Defense alerts.”
In addition, ash as a result of an eruption from the Halemaumau crater was being blown towards the northwest, with ash fall possibly affecting the Volcano and Pahala areas.
He added: “Officials are monitoring active flows near the Highway 132 and Pohoiki Road junction.
“If 132 is overrun Beach Road will be the only access into the lower Puna area.
“You are advised to make necessary plans and monitor your radio or phone for Civil Defense alerts.”
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