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Onlookers watch surfers take the large waves at Makapuu Beach in Waimanalo, Hawaii, U.S. July 26, 2020, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Douglas. REUTERS/Marco Garcia Image used for illustrative purpose.
An eruption began in the summit caldera of the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii on Thursday night, the U.S. Geological Service's volcanic activity notice said.
"At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area and are not threatening downslope communities," the notification said. (Reporting by Shubham Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra)