Hawaiian volcanologists ‘advise’ wider evacuations as violent lava flows swallow homes

Lava flows from Kilauea volcano on the Big Island have reached Highway 137, threatening to cut off the escape route for lower Puna. While there is no immediate threat to the public, lava discharge is picking up the pace.

Toxic gas alert following Hawaii volcano eruption

Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island have been alerted to rising levels of toxic gas from lava-oozing fissures, while geologists have warned that new areas east of the erupting Kilauea volcano may be at risk of molten rock bursting from the ground.

People evacuated after Mount Egon volcano in Indonesia erupts

MORE than 1,200 people have been evacuated from their homes to escape a gurgling volcano in eastern Indonesia spewing clouds of ash and toxic gas into the air.

Gas Leak Creates Toxic Cloud in Southeast Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Authorities said a gas leak created a toxic cloud in the Port of Santos on Thursday afternoon, sending several people to hospitals due to irritation and breathing problems.