The Mauna Loa volcano is showing signs that it may erupt and officials in Hawaii have told people to get ready to leave in a hurry
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Scientists say another eruption is unlikely soon but are watching closely because of earthquakes at the volcano's summit. They are happening because of the the increase of magma flowing underneath the earth's surface. Although the quakes have become less frequent in recent days, there is a possibility they could return.s civil defence agency is telling people how to prepare for the worst. The have been told to pack a"go" bag with food, decide on a safe place to go and have a plan to meet up with friends and family.
The administrator for Hawaii County Civil Defense, Talmadge Magno, said"Not to panic everybody, but they have to be aware of that you live on the slopes of Mauna Loa. There's a potential for some kind of lava disaster".accounts for 51% of the island's land mass, so an eruption would have a catastrophic impact on much of the island, Magno said.
Mauna Loa is 13,679 ft above sea level and towers above its neighbouring volcano Kilauea, which erupted in 2018 and destroyed 700 homes.