World's Largest Volcano Erupts in Hawaii; Here's How Big it is, What's Happening & Risks Ahead | In GFX

Fountains of lava up to 200 feet high have been fired into the air from Hawaii's Mauna Loa, generating rivers of molten rock from the world's largest active volcano. (Credits: News18 Graphics)

The largest volcano on Earth by volume, Mauna Loa, whose name means Long Mountain, is larger than the rest of the Hawaiian islands combined. (Credits: News18 Graphics)

One of six active volcanoes on the Hawaiian islands, Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times since 1843. (Credits: News18 Graphics)

Mauna Loa has been showing signs of building to an eruption for years, according to the USGS, which said the ongoing eruption was visible from Kona, a town on the west coast of Hawaii's main island some 45 miles (72 kilometers) from the volcano. (Credits: News18 Graphics)

Hawaii authorities said no evacuation orders have been given, although the summit area and several roads in the region were closed, and two shelters have been opened as a precaution. (Credits: News18 Graphics)

One of six active volcanoes on the Hawaiian islands, Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times since 1843, according to USGS. (Credits: News18 Graphics)