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| Above, one of Kilauea volcano's vents as seen during a tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
At the request of Hawaii's governor, President Donald Trump has declared the Big Island's eruptions a "major disaster".
AOL reported:
HONOLULU ― President Donald Trump on Friday declared the recent volcanic eruptions in Hawaii a major disaster, signaling federal agencies to assist with recovery efforts and allowing the state to access federal funding.
The declaration comes after a week of earthquakes, newly opened fissures and devastating lava flows have plagued neighborhoods in the Puna district of Hawaii’s Big Island. Gov. David Ige (D) requested the disaster declaration on Wednesday.
Kilauea, considered one of the world’s most active volcanoes, began erupting on May 3 after scientists observed an uptick in earthquakes around the volcano’s east rift zone. The initial eruptions were followed by two powerful earthquakes and the formation of even more explosive fissures.
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