HAWAII RESIDENTS FACE POSSIBLE EVACUATION AFTER VOLCANO SPEWS LAVA (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)

by STANews , Monday, October 27, 2014, 09:11

Lava flow on the Big Island of Hawaii had advanced hundreds of yards since Saturday morning, authorities said

The lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano advances across a pasture on the Big Island. Photograph: Reuters

Officials say molten lava from a Hawaii volcano has been flowing steadily in an area where residents have been warned they might have to evacuate their homes.

Dozens of residents in the flow path have been told to complete all necessary preparations by Tuesday for a possible evacuation. The timeline could change, based on the flow rate.

The Red Cross said it was opening a shelter to aide any evacuees.

Authorities on Sunday said lava flow on the Big Island of Hawaii had advanced hundreds of yards since Saturday morning and was moving at the rate of about 10 to 15 yards an hour, consistent with its advancement in recent days.

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