Hawaii residents flee lava, toxic gas from Kilauea volcano as earthquake strikes
- 6 years ago
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island continues to spew lava and toxic gas.
That and a magnitude 6-point-9 earthquake has forced thousands of residents and tourists on the island to flee.
The quake struck Friday, local time, and officials in the state say it was one of dozens that hit within 24 hours.
Volcanic vents, which bring lava to the Earth's surface, have opened up in residential areas, some miles away from Mount Kilauea's summit.
Levels of sulfur gas in the air have made it too dangerous for some people to go home or to work.
Officials say they expect the volcanic activity will continue.
The earthquake knocked out power for some 14-thousand residents, though it's reported that power has been restored for about half of them so far.
That and a magnitude 6-point-9 earthquake has forced thousands of residents and tourists on the island to flee.
The quake struck Friday, local time, and officials in the state say it was one of dozens that hit within 24 hours.
Volcanic vents, which bring lava to the Earth's surface, have opened up in residential areas, some miles away from Mount Kilauea's summit.
Levels of sulfur gas in the air have made it too dangerous for some people to go home or to work.
Officials say they expect the volcanic activity will continue.
The earthquake knocked out power for some 14-thousand residents, though it's reported that power has been restored for about half of them so far.