Residents living near the Hawaiian volcano of Mauna Loa have been put on standby to evacuate as the ongoing eruption spews fountains of lava up to 60m (200ft) in the air.
This is the first time the volcano, which is the largest active one in the world, has erupted in 40 years.
Shelters have been opened in case the current situation takes a turn for the worse and the highest level warnings have already been issued to air traffic in the area.
