Huge volcanic eruption on Hawaii attracts thousands of awestruck viewers

Ingrid Yang, left, and Kelly Bruno, both of San Diego, take a photo in front of lava erupting from Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano (Gregory Bull/AP)

The world’s largest volcano has oozed rivers of glowing lava, drawing thousands of awestruck viewers who jammed a Hawaiian highway that could soon be covered by the flow.

Mauna Loa awoke from its 38-year slumber on Sunday, causing volcanic ash and debris to drift down from the sky.