Residents of Hawaii faced an environmental hell last week as the archipelago was jolted by an earthquake rated 6.9 on the Richter scale. Many residents saw themselves sprinting from their homes for fear of being consumed by molten rock and erupting flames. Mandatory evacuation orders were rushed through the state as 110 earthquakes shook the area for 24 hours. Civil Defense Administrator, Talmadge Magno reported that the destructive activity has yet to show any signs of stopping, five volcanic vents have burst and several man-made structures have been compromised by the natural force. Those evacuated have reported magma flying several feet in the air, which would lead one to assume that this could be the largest recorded eruption of the volcano Kilauea. However, this is only the most effective on a populated area. There are several recorded eruptions occurring decades into the past that report Kilauea's magma as flying nearly 1,900 feet. Since this happens to be 124 feet higher than the tallest U.S. building, it's apparent that the destructive potential of the volcano is a serious hazard to the well-being of Hawaiian citizens. Eruptions can last over a month, with no breaks in the emblazoned geyser. It's only with recent events that a consideration for more efficient volcano-safety practices have come to the table.
Original Story: https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/04/us/hawaii-kilauea-made-history-trnd/index.html
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