Viewers Flock to Watch Glowing Lava Ooze From Hawaii Volcano

Viewers Flock to Watch Glowing Lava Ooze From Hawaii Volcano
People pose for a photo in front of lava erupting from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano near Hilo, Hawaii, on Nov. 30, 2022. Gregory Bull/AP Photo
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KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii—The world’s largest volcano oozed rivers of glowing lava Wednesday, drawing thousands of awestruck viewers who jammed a Hawaii highway that could soon be covered by the flow.

Mauna Loa awoke from its 38-year slumber Sunday, causing volcanic ash and debris to drift down from the sky. A main highway linking towns on the east and west coasts of the Big Island became an impromptu viewing point, with thousands of cars jamming the highway near Volcanoes National Park.