Mauna Loa

Sea of Red: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano erupts after 40 years

The world’s largest volcano has erupted. The lava oozing from it has overshadowed Hawaii’s night sky with shades of fiery red. The eruptions occurred after a series of earthquakes and tremors on Sunday

Explained: The dangers to watch out for after Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcanic eruption

Hawaii's Mauna Loa's eruption is spewing sulphur dioxide and other volcanic gases, which combine with vapour, oxygen, and dust in sunlight to form volcanic smog, or vog. As a result, state health officials are advising people to limit outdoor exercise and other activities

Hawaii: Eruption of Mauna Loa spurs warning for people to prepare in case of worst-case scenario

The eruption began late Sunday night following a series of fairly large earthquakes, said Ken Hon, scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

WATCH: World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa erupts in Hawaii

Mauna Loa is one of five volcanoes that together make up the Big Island of Hawaii, which is the southernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago. It last erupted in 1984

Hawaii's Mauna Loa rumbles: What you need to know about world's largest active volcano

Mauna Loa last erupted 38 years ago. Scientists say they don't expect that to happen right away but officials on the Big Island of Hawaii are telling residents to be prepared in case it does erupt soon

Fire on the mountain: Massive volcano Stromboli explodes in biggest eruption since 2007

The volcano is known as 'the lighthouse of the Mediterranean' for its frequent & bright nighttime eruptions.