时间：2026-05-23 13:37:38 来源：网络整理编辑：百科
Right on the heels of Thursday's volcano eruption in Hawaii, a pair of earthquakes struck the state
Right on the heels of Thursday's volcano eruption in Hawaii, a pair of earthquakes struck the state as residents contended with ongoing evacuations and noxious gas in the air.
The first, a 5.4-magnitude quake according to the United States Geological Survey, occurred at around 11:30 a.m. local time near the southern coast of Hawaii's Big Island, just south of Kilauea volcano. A second, 6.9-magnitude quake followed roughly an hour later.
SEE ALSO:3D Image of Sierra Negra Could Help Us Understand VolcanoesAccording to the USGS, the latter one was the state's strongest since a 7.1-magnitude quake that hit in "almost exactly the same location" in 1975.
Tweet may have been deleted
Lighter earthquakes continued into Saturday morning as a result of ongoing volcanic activity. You can keep track of them yourself right here.
In a notice posted on Friday afternoon, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency had little to say about the tremors. The biggest threat continues to be the high levels of sulfur dioxide found in the evacuation area, released as volcanic activity causes fissures to open in the ground.
That could change, however. "The [evacuated areas around Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision] continues to be unstable with multiple volcanic eruptions happening," the notice reads. "No one is allowed into the area. Do not attempt to return to your home at this time."
Hawaii representative Tulsi Gabbard discussed the dangers of the noxious gas in a CNN appearance on Friday.
"Sulfur dioxide gas can be so toxic and thick in some areas that it can be fatal, especially to those who have respiratory illnesses,” she said.
"The wind can push [the gas] in different directions, so that’s a very serious concern given the high levels. ... [People] don’t necessarily have the kinds of protective gas masks that they would need if they were right in the thick of this gas."
Tweet may have been deleted
Tweet may have been deleted
Tweet may have been deleted
Tweet may have been deleted
Tweet may have been deleted
Honda's all2026-05-23 13:18
Verizon will disable Samsung Galaxy Note 7s on January 52026-05-23 12:42
PewDiePie just trolled everyone in the dumbest way possible2026-05-23 12:41
YouTube Red teams up with Blumhouse for new holiday horror comedy2026-05-23 12:35
Dog elected for third term as mayor of Minnesota town2026-05-23 12:28
The CW's heroes survived their invasion crossover2026-05-23 12:24
Hip university sends college acceptance notices on Snapchat2026-05-23 12:20
Woman expertly trolls people who won't stop asking when she's having kids2026-05-23 11:58
Nancy Pelosi warns colleagues after info hacked2026-05-23 11:47
There's a very good reason to tweet emoji at Google right now2026-05-23 11:04
U.S. government issues warning on McDonald's recalled wearable devices2026-05-23 13:35
Everyone but the Chinese are worried about Matt Damon in 'The Great Wall'2026-05-23 13:20
Teen magazine shocks readers with scorched2026-05-23 12:54
People think Lena Headey would be perfect for this 'Star Wars' character2026-05-23 12:14
Honda's all2026-05-23 12:10
Woman expertly trolls people who won't stop asking when she's having kids2026-05-23 12:05
People eat cash, another reason vegetarians can dislike the new fiver2026-05-23 11:51
Someone keeps photoshopping Trump's face on the Queen and it's terrifying2026-05-23 11:34
This coloring book is here for all your relationship goals2026-05-23 11:29
What it's like to wear Nike's HyperAdapt self2026-05-23 10:51
