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We're hoping that it will parallel the 1984 eruption in becoming more viscous as times goes on and hitting flatter slopes that slow it down, and this actually prevented the lava from getting into Hilo."

He added that "only a couple of eruptions" have made it into the outskirts and reached Hilo.

"We're hoping that while this lava flow will be a big, spectacular event, it occupies a fairly small proportion of the island, and hopefully it will have relatively minor effects on the residents and visitors of the island," Hon said.

Still, the agency warned all residents on Hawaii Island who are "at risk from telegram database Mauna Loa lava flows" to "review preparedness and refer to Hawai'i County Civil Defense information for further guidance."

The early stages of an eruption can be dynamic, the agency warned, adding that "lava flows can change rapidly."

Residents were also warned volcanic gas, ash and thin glass fibers known as Pele's hair could be carried downwind.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said it was "in close consultation and will be monitoring the volcano closely to provide further updates on activity."

Major General Ken Hara, adjutant general for the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, said Monday afternoon that the Hawaiin Emergency Management Agency had activated its emergency operation center at 1 a.m. Hara added that the Hawaii National Guard was on standby, although nobody had been activated as of 1:15 p.m. local time.

A satellite captured images of Sunday's eruption from space. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted images of the heat signature and release of sulfur dioxide from the volcano.