World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii(1/4)

Photo taken on Nov. 27, 2022 shows the Mauna Loa volcano erupting from vents in Hawaii, U.S. (Photo/Agencies)

The Mauna Loa volcano, the world's largest active volcano, has erupted for the first time in nearly 40 year. Local authorities said lava flows are contained within the summit area and are not threatening downslope communities.

Lava is seen at Mauna Loa's summit region during an eruption as viewed by a remote camera of the U.S. Geological Survey in Hawaii, U.S. Nov. 27, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

A general view of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, U.S., Nov. 28, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Photo taken on Nov. 27, 2022 shows the Mauna Loa volcano erupting from vents in Hawaii, U.S. (Photo/Agencies)