Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Lava Fountains Form in Park

An eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Kīlauea’s summit caldera on Sept. 29.

Source: United States Geological Survey

Honolulu (AP) -- One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii's Big Island.

Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Wednesday that an eruption has begun in Kilauea volcano's Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit.