and lava fountains rose 60 to 400 feet, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. And Mount Etna, the tallest volcano in Europe, erupted on Feb. 8 and again two days later, just days ...

United States Geological Survey researchers with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory filmed impressive fountains of lava shooting from the ground — indicative of Kilauea's dynamic volcanism.

Officials said the eruption began with small lava fountains between 20 and 30 feet high that were feeding short lava flows. However, those heights increased to around 100 feet about 20 minutes ...