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A HUGE earthquake has rocked Hawaii, sparking massive volcano eruption fears. Panicked experts have launched an urgent review of an active volcano after the 6.0 magnitude quake shook the island.
KILAUEA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Kilauea's 44th eruption episode ended on Thursday night after spurring lava for over eight hours. The summit of Kilauea was evacuated due to tephra chunks falling in the area and ashfall is also affecting the surrounding areas.
A report from MSN indicates that a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii yesterday evening near the coastal village of Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island, sparking concerns that a nearby volcano may soon erupt.