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Hawaii<\/a>\u2019s Mount Kilauea volcano began erupting at approximately 4:45 a.m. local time on Wednesday morning. The United States Geological Survey recorded increased seismic activity on Tuesday, indicating that a full-scale eruption was imminent.<\/p>\n Kilauea is in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. At 4,091 feet, it’s the state’s second-largest volcano and one of the world’s most active<\/a>. Currently, the volcano’s molten red lava lake is around 4,300 feet wide and is visible from several miles within the park, according to reports.<\/p>\n The national park is also home to Mauna Loa,<\/a> the world\u2019s largest volcano,<\/a> which stands 13,677 feet tall.<\/p>\n \u201cThe opening phases of eruptions are dynamic. Webcam imagery shows fissures at the base of Halema\u02bbuma\u02bbu crater generating lava flows on the surface of the crater floor,\u201d a spokesperson for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.<\/p>\n Following the eruption, the USGS issued a red aviation warning due to the potential effect volcanic ash in the atmosphere could have on flights. Despite the precaution, the eruption is not expected to be a risk to the general public.<\/p>\n There are “no indications of activity migrating out of the summit region,\u201d according to the USGS. However, the red aviation warning will remain pending a full analysis of the activity.<\/p>\n