Volcano Eruption in Hawaii, Toxic Gas Threatens Thousands of Citizens

The Kilauea volcano that erupted on the Great Island of Hawaii brought impacts on the people of Hawaii. In addition to hot lava, volcanoes also emit gas that is harmful to health.

Kilauea volcano eruption preceded by a magnitude 6.9 magnitude earthquake that triggered the collapse of the beach cliff and pushed out the hot lava.

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The quake has forced nearly 2,000 people to be evacuated. The strength of the quake was recorded as the strongest ever to shake the United States since 1975.

Mount Kilauea eruption continues to increase and the lava that has reached the settlements forced the mass evacuation of the island.

According to the Hawaii Civil Defense Agency, lava temperatures can reach about 1,150 degrees Celsius.

The agency added that information from the Hawaii Fire Department has reported conditions of very poor and dangerous air quality.

"Conditions of hazardous air quality due to high levels of sulfur dioxide gas in the evacuation zone can cause shortness of breath and irritation of the skin," the agency said in a statement.

For weeks or even months

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said some lava cracks had been opened at Leilani Estate in Puna district, about 19 kilometers from the volcano.

While reported by the Daily Express of Hawaii Volcano Observatory called mountain eruption activity is still increasing and feared it can continue to count even weeks or months.

Observatory spokesman Janet Babb said the disaster that occurred on Thursday showed similarities with the eruption that occurred in the region 53 years ago where it lasted up to 88 days.

Mount Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Lahar that came out of the mountain has now covered an area of ​​up to 125 square kilometers, according to the USGS.

Although there have been no reports of casualties or injuries, the Hawaii Government has launched a National Guard unit to provide emergency aid.