Less than 4 kilometres separate Lava from Mauna Loa from an important highway. In the event that the road closes, officials claim they have a plan.
Less than 4 kilometres separate Lava from Mauna Loa from an important highway. In the event that the road closes, officials claim they have a plan.
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Hawaii's Big Island's Mauna Loa volcano is still erupting, and local authorities and locals are monitoring the lava flow as it approaches a major highway
Hawaii's Big Island's Mauna Loa volcano is still erupting, and local authorities and locals are monitoring the lava flow as it approaches a major highway
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and preparing for the prospect that access to the highway may soon be cut off, which would have a significant impact on daily life.
and preparing for the prospect that access to the highway may soon be cut off, which would have a significant impact on daily life.
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The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, commonly known as Saddle Road, is 3.6 miles away from Mauna Loa lava as of Wednesday morning,
The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, commonly known as Saddle Road, is 3.6 miles away from Mauna Loa lava as of Wednesday morning,
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according to the US Geological Survey. The main thoroughfare connects the island's east and west sides in the shortest amount of time.
according to the US Geological Survey. The main thoroughfare connects the island's east and west sides in the shortest amount of time.
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According to a statement from Adam Weintraub, the communication director for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, "county officials have been working with the state Department of Transportation
According to a statement from Adam Weintraub, the communication director for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, "county officials have been working with the state Department of Transportation
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on a plan to shut down the Daniel K. Inouye Highway if the lava moves close enough to the road to pose a hazard." The early plans could alter depending on how the lava flows.
on a plan to shut down the Daniel K. Inouye Highway if the lava moves close enough to the road to pose a hazard." The early plans could alter depending on how the lava flows.