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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Richell

Hawaii volcano: Lava spews from fissure in wake of eruption

Two new fissures have opened up in Hawaii as the Kilauea volcano eruption continues to wreak havoc on the paradise island.

In this video lava can be seen spewing from Fissure 16, which opened up on Saturday morning. According to the Hawaii's Civil Defense Agency, Fissure 17 became active at 7pm local time.

Both of these new fractures are located in the lower East Rift Zone.

The volcano first erupted on May 3rd and has been causing chaos ever since.

Videos from Hawaii, and the skies above it, have documented the journey of lava on the island and the damage it has caused.

In the past week alone 2,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes as mass evacuations have been put in place.

US President Donald Trump declared a major disaster in Hawaii on Friday freeing up federal funding to help those who have been affected by the disaster.

You can watch the latest videos from Hawaii here on The Independent.

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