'Suddenly Bedlam': Passenger Describes 'Lava Bomb' Crashing Through Tour Boat RoofOne woman suffered a broken leg and others were burned when the blast sent rocks crashing through the boat's roof.
California Kilauea? Hawaii Eruptions Renew Focus On West Coast VolcanoesAs reports of small new eruptions at the summit of Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island continue to stoke fears of a major eruption, some geologists say California - home to eight volcanoes of its own - is worth keeping an eye on.
Hawaii Volcano Lava Flows Into Power Plant, Sparking Fears Of Deadly Gas ReleaseEmergency workers in Hawaii are racing to protect a geothermal power plant near the Kilauea Volcano.
Volcano's Lava Flows Into Power Plant, Sparking Fears Of Deadly Gas ReleaseLava continued its steady advance toward the Puna Geothermal Venture Plant before stalling late Monday. The facility is shut down, but the wells there still present a risk if overrun with the molten rock.
Hawaii Volcano Eruption Destroys 35 Structures As Lava Continues To FlowAuthorities are now pleading with tourists and sightseers to avoid Leilani Estates, where lava and fumes are bursting through giant cracks in the ground.
Hawaii Volcano Destroys Dozens Of Homes, Spews Lava 200 Feet In AirOfficials let some of the more than 1,700 people who evacuated return briefly Sunday to fetch pets, medicine and documents.
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