World’s largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

The world’s largest active volcano, Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, has erupted for the first time in almost 40 years.
The lava flow is mostly contained within the summit, but residents have been placed on alert and were earlier warned about the risk of falling ash.
The volcano last erupted 38 years ago. But it is not expected to put people in danger.
The volcano rises more than 4,000 meters above sea level. It is on the largest of the five main Hawaiian Islands, also called Hawaii or the “Big Island.” About 200,000 people live on the Big Island.
At this point, melted rock, called lava, is not expected to come near populated areas, but officials warned people to be ready to evacuate.