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Hawaii's Big Island Deals With Earthquake, Prepares For Flossie

August 14, 2007 at 8:43 AM | 0 Comments

As Category 3 Hurricane Flossie closes in on the Big Island of Hawaii a 5.3 earthquake struck 25 miles south of Hilo. Thankfully, only minor damage has been reported thus far and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that no tsunami warning has been generated.

And add Puu Oo, a volcano on the Big Island, to the Hawaii watch list. The volcano has recently re-filled with red hot lava, but no change in eruption activity has been reported, though at the moment, Puu Oo is obscured by rain clouds.

No word on any damage to Big Island hotels, nor any reported travel delays, but expect major delays and cancellations as Flossie bears down -- Hawaii has already declared a state of emergency. Furthermore, many skittish tourists have recently scrapped their Hawaii trips completely as Flossie closes in on the islands.

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