The Latest: Official: Lava wall protecting geothermal plant
PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — The Latest on the eruption of a volcano in Hawaii (all times local): Officials say lava spatter from Hawaii's erupting volcano is creating a wall that's helping protect a nearby geothermal plant. U.S. Geological Survey scientist Wendy Stovall said Wednesday that lava erupting from a vent closest to Puna Geothermal Venture is shooting higher than lava coming out of other vents. She says it's also producing the highest lava wall, which is blocking molten rock from flowing north toward the plant. Residents have been ...
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