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Earthquakes and new cracks: what's known about the eruption of Kilauea volcano

On Saturday, May 5, another eruption occurred in the crater of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii after the island experienced a massive earthquake in the last 43 of the year.

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According to the United States Geological Survey, an 6,9 magnitude earthquake shook the area near Leylani Estates, where nearly 2000 people live, which is about 220 miles (354 km) from Honolulu.

The eruption of Kilauea has caused the strongest earthquake in Hawaii since 1975. In addition, due to the earthquake, six new faults formed in Leilani Estates, due to which lava flowed into a residential area.

On Saturday, there were reports of the seventh and eighth cracks in the area, reports Hawaii Public Radio. A resident of Leilani Estates, Shane Turpin published a video of the seventh crack in Facebook on Saturday.

Earlier, volcanic activity caused a series of earthquakes on the Big Island of Hawaii before the Kilauei eruption on Thursday.

What is known about the eruption of a volcano in Hawaii?

According to Associated Press, about 1700 people were forced to evacuate, and at least two houses burned down.

According to Hawaii Governor David Yge, who activated the Hawaii National Guard to assist with ongoing evacuations, the lava has already reached Leilani Estates.

Kilauea's eruption was triggered by a series of small earthquakes this week — and a 5,0 magnitude quake Thursday night — that sent lava into new underground fissures, the AP said. This increased lava flow has made Pu'u'Ō'ō, a particular site of Kilauea that has erupted continuously since 1983, more active. Friday's 6,9 magnitude quake opened six more cracks, with a seventh and eighth added on Saturday.

Where is Kilauea?

The volcano is located near several small Hawaiian cities that may be affected by the last eruption, especially if the lava continues to flow for weeks or even months.

When was the last time a major eruption occurred in Kilauea?

Kilauea is the most active volcano in the Hawaiian Islands and has been continuously increasing in area since January 3, 1983. But the last major volcanic eruption at Kilauea was in 2014 and lasted several months.

How will eruption of Kilauea volcano affect air travel?

People are advised to stay away from the evacuated areas near Kilauea, which are located on the southern side of the island of Hawaii, about 30 miles (48 km) from Hilo.

The Department of Education also announced that several schools were closed on Friday due to a volcanic eruption.

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