Lava spouts from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano during eruption

Lava could be seen spouting up inside Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Sunday night (11 June). Kilauea, Hawaii’s second-largest volcano, began erupting last Wednesday after a three-month pause. Officials have urged tourists to be respectful when flocking to a national park on the Big Island to get a glimpse of the latest eruption of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. “Out of respect for the cultural and spiritual significance of a volcanic eruption and the crater area for many kamaʻaina, the Hawaii Tourism Authority urges mindfulness when planning a visit to the volcano,” the agency said in a statement, using a Hawaiian word often used to describe residents. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB