Battling Lava and Snowstorms to Keep a Climate Project Alive Ever since an eruption in Hawaii halted a long-running record of carbon dioxide, scientists have found ways to carry on — atop a neighboring volcano.
Scramble to See Mauna Loa Eruption Reveals Fissures on Hawaii’s Big Island The slow-moving lava flow from Mauna Loa’s rare eruption is drawing excited tourists, while drawing out long-simmering cultural tensions.
Photos: Mauna Loa’s Eruption Offers Rare Glimpse Into the Earth The world’s largest active volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years, raising excitement among scientists who are eager to unlock its many mysteries.
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.