Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts(1/3)

Lava erupts from vents on the west part of the caldera wall, feeding lava flows that cover the area of Halema'uma'u crater during a new eruption within the summit caldera Kaluapele, which began early at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, U.S., Dec. 23, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

One of the most active volcanoes in the world erupted again early Monday, with lava fountains stretching more than 200 feet and a plume of toxic gas soaring above Hawaii.

Lava erupts from vents on the west part of the caldera wall, feeding lava flows that cover the area of Halema'uma'u crater during a new eruption within the summit caldera Kaluapele, which began early at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, U.S., Dec. 23, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

Lava erupts from vents on the west part of the caldera wall, feeding lava flows that cover the area of Halema'uma'u crater during a new eruption within the summit caldera Kaluapele, which began early at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, U.S., Dec. 23, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)