Scientists: Explosive eruption risk rises for Hawaii volcano
PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii's Kilauea volcano could soon send boulders and ash shooting out of its summit crater in the kind of explosive eruption last displayed nearly a century ago. Scientists said Wednesday the risks of an explosive summit eruption will rise in coming weeks as magma drains down the flank of the volcano toward the area lava started erupting from fissures in a residential neighborhood last week. A summit explosion could also release ash, steam and sulfur dioxide gas. Kilauea has destroyed 36 structures ... Читать дальше...