Mauna Loa in Hawaii erupted for the first time in decades, spewing lava and ash.

Volcanic eruptions are among the natural occurrences that can only be monitored and not precisely predicted. Every country has bureaus that monitor the behavior of volcanoes.

When it comes to volcanoes, the ones that erupt are known as “active volcanoes.” Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, is located in Hawaii. It had not erupted in forty years until recently, when it erupted and spewed ash and lava.

According to an ABS-CBN News report, Mauna Loa erupted about 15 minutes before 11:45 p.m., according to the US Geological Survey. The natural occurrence was reported on Sunday at 9:45 p.m. local time Monday, GMT. 

According to the USGS, the majority of the lava flows are contained within the massive caldera at the summit, but there may be risks to nearby areas if conditions change. Despite remaining silent for 40 years, there were warning signs that an eruption was on the way.

The eruption of the world’s largest active volcano could be seen from Kona, which was 45 miles away. It is a town on the west coast of Hawaii’s main island.

According to the report, lava continues to flow from the summit and overflow from the caldera. Because of the natural occurrence, several roads in the area, as well as the summit area, were temporarily closed.