Eruption of Hawaii’s Mauna Loa , Prompts Ashfall Advisory for Big Island.<br />CNN reports that Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano <br />in the world, is erupting for the first time since 1984.<br />An ashfall advisory was issued <br />for the Big Island on Nov. 28.<br />According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a "trace to less than one quarter inch" <br />of ash may accumulate throughout the island.<br />The Hawaii Tourism Authority reports that the eruption is "not currently threatening communities downhill or affecting flights to the Island of Hawaii.".<br />No evacuation orders have been declared yet, but two shelters have been opened as a precaution.<br />People with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid inhaling the ash particles and anyone outside should cover their mouth and nose with a mask or cloth, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, via statement.<br />Possible harm to crops and animals. Minor equipment and infrastructure damage. Reduced visibility. Widespread clean-up may be necessary, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, via statement.<br />According to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, "roughly half" of previous Mauna Loa eruptions have stayed in the summit area and away from people.<br />However, if the eruptive vents migrate outside its walls, lava flows may move rapidly downslope, Hawaii Volcano Observatory, via statement
