During the eruptive episodes, lava fountains have reached heights of 1,000 feet (305 meters), drawing visitors to marvel at the fiery glow at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The episodes, which are separated by pauses in activity, have lasted from a few hours to over a week.

Scientists were bracing for high lava fountains Tuesday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. Lava fountains have reached heights of 1,000 feet (305 meters) during eruptive episodes in recent weeks,

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again Monday night, launching lava up to 1,000 feet as scientists monitored its 17th episode since December from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.