The repercussions are unknown as, till date, no geothermal plant in the world faced such a threat. US Geological Survey scientist Wendy Stovall said that lava erupting from a vent closest to Puna Geothermal Venture is shooting higher than lava coming out of other vents.
The repercussions are unknown as, till date, no geothermal plant in the world faced such a threat. US Geological Survey scientist Wendy Stovall said that lava erupting from a vent closest to Puna Geothermal Venture is shooting higher than lava coming out of other vents. Residents have been concerned about potential hazards if lava flowed over the plant’s facilities or if the molten rock heated chemicals at the plant.
The governor assured that the Puna geothermal site is safe. Authorities say production wells at the geothermal plant have been plugged to prevent toxic gases from seeping out.
Officials shut down the Puna Geothermal site shortly after Kilauea began erupting on May 3 and also removed 60,000 gallons of inflammable liquid. On May 29, officials finished plugging wells that push up hot liquid and steam to feed a turbine generator.
Over the weekend, the US Geological survey detected more than 250 earthquakes with four explosions on May 26 sending ash 12,000-15,000 feet into the air. Large fissures have opened in the earth since the eruptions began on May 3.
Around 2,000 people have been evacuated so far, local media reported. US Marine Corps helicopters are standing by for evacuation if fissures cut off Highway 130, the last exit for the remaining 1,000 coastal residents.
The governor assured that the Puna geothermal site is safe. Authorities say production wells at the geothermal plant have been plugged to prevent toxic gases from seeping out.
Officials shut down the Puna Geothermal site shortly after Kilauea began erupting on May 3 and also removed 60,000 gallons of inflammable liquid. On May 29, officials finished plugging wells that push up hot liquid and steam to feed a turbine generator.
Over the weekend, the US Geological survey detected more than 250 earthquakes with four explosions on May 26 sending ash 12,000-15,000 feet into the air. Large fissures have opened in the earth since the eruptions began on May 3.
Around 2,000 people have been evacuated so far, local media reported. US Marine Corps helicopters are standing by for evacuation if fissures cut off Highway 130, the last exit for the remaining 1,000 coastal residents.