eruption

USA Today: As the volcanic eruptions continue in Hawaii, the new threat of “laze” has surfaced. Laze is a toxic combination of lava and haze that occurs when extremely hot lava comes into contact with much cooler ocean water. This contact results in explosions, sending hydrochloric acid and…

Fox News: As Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to erupt, officials consider possible worst-case scenarios for the island. Since the eruptions began almost two weeks ago, 20 fissures have opened. It is possible that the eruption will be long-lived, threatening and exposing more homes to danger.…