A flare and a spare: Hawaii volcano visitors see 2 eruptions
The first eruption in 38 years of the world’s largest active volcano is drawing visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
By CALEB JONES and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER
Published - Nov 30, 2022, 12:33 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2023, 09:41 AM EDT
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — The first eruption in 38 years of Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, is drawing visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is open 24 hours a day.
“The viewing has been spectacular,” especially at night and before sunrise, park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane said.
Visitors to the park are currently able to witness two eruptive events: the glow from Kilauea’s lava lake and lava from a Mauna Loa fissure.
“This is a rare time where we have two eruptions happening simultaneously,” Ferracane said.
