Mauna Loa, earth's largest active volcano, began erupting on Sunday, Nov. 27, for the first time since 1984. 

Follow along with the live feed at the bottom of the article for the latest updates.

What You Need To Know

  • Mauna Loa began erupting for the first time in 38 years on Sunday, Nov. 27

  • Lava flows from the Northeast Rift Zone

  • Lava flows are not threatening downslope communities

Mauna Loa began erupting in the summit caldera, Moku‘aweoweo, making it the first time in over 38 years.

The lava is flowing from the Northeast Rift Zone and advancing at about 40 feet per hour. However, there are no official evacuation orders under way.

According to the USGS, all indications are that the eruption will remain in the Northeast Rift Zone.

Watch the volcano erupt in the live camera feed below.

Winds carrying volcanic ash and gas from Mauna Loa could lead to serious health impacts for the communities downwind of the eruption. Sulfur dioxide emission levels remain elevated, and the volcanic gas may generate vog in areas downwind, although the plume is generally in the upper levels of the atmosphere.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory still has Mauna Loa's Volcano Alert Level at a WARNING and the Aviation Code Color ORANGE.

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