US authorities have evacuated more than 1,700 people from their areas due to lava, rocks and toxic gases thrown by the Kelawa volcano after last week's eruption in Hawaii.
Twenty-six houses were demolished in Lilian Estates (a subdivision of the province of Puna) in the state, four buildings were flooded with lava, and more than 1,700 people were evacuated to safe areas, officials said.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano |
Officials pointed out that the volcano threw its lava to a height of 61 meters, where the lava spread over an area of 36 thousand square kilometers, adding that the timing of the eruption of the eruption of the eruption is unknown.
The eruption of the volcano "Kilauea" last Thursday, followed by the rise of vapors and lava at large distances, including residential areas.
Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes, and is located in Hawaii National Park.
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