Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii erupted on 4 May, and the island also experienced a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on the same day. 2000 people have been evacuated from the area and hundreds of homes in the path of the eruption are at risk, but no casualties have been reported.
The volcano is located on Hawaii's Big Island, and has been active for decades. Authorities have reported that 35 buildings have been destroyed in the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens areas, where 12 fissures and volcanic vents opened in the East Rift Zone of the volcano. Lava erupted as high as 70m from the vents in some areas and caused lava to stream through the streets. The extent of the lava has been reported as 36,000 square metres at the most active fissure.
High quantities of sulphur dioxide from the volcano are posing another hazard to residents, as the gas is toxic to breathe. Residents have been urged not to return to the affected areas until conditions have improved.
Many aftershocks have occurred following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake, but it has been reported that the activity is decreasing.

※ 미국 하와이주 킬라우에아 화산 폭발과 관련하여 분화구 인근의 용암분출 피해지역(East Rift Zone)을 KOMPSAT-5 HV모드로 촬영하여 나타내었다.
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