New volcanic fissure in Hawaii opens; brings total to 19
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(Worthy News) – Hawaii County Civil Defense officials reported a new fissure opening on Monday, bringing the total number of fissures in the volcanic eruption outbreak to 19.
The new fissure is the latest in a series of fissure eruptions spewing out lava and toxic gas and causing shock in lower Puna amid ongoing seismic activity.
Government officials also said that fissure No. 17, the most voluminous at about a 1,000-feet long, which claimed at least one structure, was still active on Monday, but no homes or roads were impacted. [ Source: UPI (Read More…) ]
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