People living near the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island are being asked to shelter in place after an "explosive" eruption at the volcano's summit.
Officials say the eruption sent an ash plume about 30,000 feet into the air this morning and prompted an ashfall advisory from the National Weather Service.
Officials say ash will cover a large part of the Big Island.
Drivers were warned of poor visibility and encouraged to pull off roads until visibility improves. Roads and buildings suffered minor damage and tremors are continuing.
Thursday's eruption is just the latest volcanic activity contributing to the nightmare on the Big Island since the volcano first went off May 3.
While the ash being launched into the sky is not poisonous, Hawaii County officials have warned residents about toxic sulfur dioxide seeping out of 21 fissures caused by the volcano.