Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii; residents advised to stay indoors
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Lava is seen flowing from the Halemaumau Crater of the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii s Big Island after an eruption late Sunday. Photo courtesy U.S. Geological Survey
Dec. 21 (UPI) Authorities asked residents on Hawaii s Big Island to stay indoors after the Kilauea volcano erupted late on Sunday.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported an eruption at Kilauea s Halemaumau Crater Sunday night and Hawaii County Civil Defense authorities issued an emergency message warning residents to stay inside to avoid ash exposure.
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Officials said prevailing trade winds would push any embedded ash toward the Kau District in Wood Valley, Pahala, Naalehu and Ocean View.