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The united states geological survey, or usgs, recorded the first rumblings in nearly four decades. at first, it was thought the eruption would be contained in the caldera, or summit crater. but now red—hot lava is spewing over the top and smoke, ash and debris is drifting down the mountainside. so far, it's sliding into an area that's uninhabited and is not considered to be life—threatening. the problem is it can change direction and speed very suddenly. so emergency services have been put on high alert and locals have been advised to be ready to move at a moment's notice. there is the pot...

So emergency services have been put on high alert and locals have been advised to be ready to move at a moment's notice. there is the potential for lava flow hazards if the eruption continues, and lava flows can make it that far down the slopes of the volcano. and then there's the hazard of volcanic gases to make what they call vog. this volcanic fog that's can be bad for your respiratory tract because it's got droplets of acid in it. when mauna loa erupted in 198a, the lava came within 8km of the city of hilo, but it's impossible to predict where it will go this time. wendy urquhart, bbc news...

>> trace: first up in tonight's viral videos, the world's largest active volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years. activity at monologue began late sunday night on the big island in hawaii. lava flows have so far been contained within the summit area and not flowing or threatening nearby communities but fox weathers has some areas are under ash fall advisories even as far as kona, always a way, the national weather service has wings could carry volcanic debris to other parts of the island. so far in the world cup, goals are few and far between as you know so when australia scored ...

Much _ so at the moment, there is not too much risk_ so at the moment, there is not too much risk to— so at the moment, there is not too much risk to life. the main hazard at the _ much risk to life. the main hazard at the moment is going to be additional volcanic gases that might irritate _ additional volcanic gases that might irritate tate people who have existing _ irritate tate people who have existing breathing problems, it might— existing breathing problems, it might bother them. what has happened so far. _ might bother them. what has happened so far. as _ might bother them. what has...

Here are some of the amazing images from the mauna loa in hawaii, showing lava lighting up the sky. this started at about 9am yesterday our time. ., , this started at about 9am yesterday our time. . , . , ., , our time. really incredible images we have been _ our time. really incredible images we have been receiving _ our time. really incredible images we have been receiving from i our time. really incredible images l we have been receiving from hawaii over the last several hours. you can see how dramatically it looks. how dangerous is it? joining us now to discuss what's going on in more deta...