Hawaii volcano closed to visitors after dozens of earthquakes hit it in one day

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The summit of Mauna Loa has been closed to climbers and tourists amid increasing seismic activity in the area around Hawaii’s biggest volcano, the National Park Service has said.

Mauna Loa’s peak was closed to members of the public on Wednesday last week following “elevated seismic activity on Mauna Loa”, the NPS said, while adding that the closure was “a precautionary measure”.