A new fissure from the Hawaii volcano is spattering lava - and it's just east of a geothermal energy plant
The US Geological Survey said lava spatter erupted from the new fissure Saturday morning, which brings the total number of fissures to 16.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the fissure erupted east of the Puna Geothermal Venture plant and northeast of the Lanipuna Subdivision.
Plant workers this week removed the 50,000 gallons of pentane stored at the site as a precaution.
Geologists are warning that the Kilauea volcano could shoot out large boulders and ash out of its summit crater.
President Donald Trump on Friday declared a major disaster exists on the Big Island.
His declaration will make federal financial assistance available to state and local governments as they repair roads, public parks, schools and water pipes damaged by the eruption.
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