Hawaii Volcano Erupts, Shooting Lava 1,000 Feet High

A volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is erupting with dramatic force. The Kilauea volcano is shooting fountains of molten rock approximately 1,000 feet into the air. The eruptions have forced closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A section of a major highway is also closed. Officials ordered the closures due to dangerous volcanic debris. This includes falling ash and sharp, glassy fragments created by the explosive activity. The volcano is one of the world's most active. Scientists continue to monitor the situation closely.