As Mauna Loa Erupts, Officials Warn of Air Hazards Some residents chose to stay in a shelter after the volcanic eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii. There were no reports of mandatory evacuations.
Mauna Loa Volcano in Hawaii Erupts for the First Time in Nearly 40 Years No evacuation orders were issued, but officials advised residents to review their preparedness plans. The volcano last erupted in 1984.