Hawaiian volcano erupts for the first time since 1984: Are flights affected?

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano is erupting for the first time in nearly 40 years.

The volcano, which is the largest active in the world, last erupted in 1984.

The volcanic activity means some flights have been cancelled or delayed.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re travelling to the island.

Mauna Loa eruption: What do we know so far?

Activity in the Mauna Loa caldera has been building for weeks. The volcano, which is around 4 kilometres tall, began erupting at 11.30pm local time on November 27.

The 5,000 square kilometre volcano is situated inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Currently, there is only activity at the summit area, but authorities have warned that the situation

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