Over the past month, Mauna Loa volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii has had a series of small earthquakes, leaving experts predicting an eruption is possible. Volcanologists with the University of Hawaii noted that it could still be many more months before anything happens, but the quakes are usually associated with magma moving deep within the earth's crust. Kevin Dayton, Hawaii County spokesman, stated that the county is working with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to keep track of Mauna Loa. Dayton stated, "There's no eruption at this time, and we certainly hope there won't be,"
According to the Hawaii Volcano Observatory, Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times since 1843, or about once every five years.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 9-15-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
