Lava fountains feared as Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to erupt - Lava fountains have reached heights of 1,000 feet (305 meters) during eruptive episodes in recent weeks

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,

Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said “episode 16” of the ongoing eruption began at 10:57 p.m. on Monday, with lava overflowing from the north vent.