The USGS has announced that Kilauea volcano is ejecting fountains of lava in a manner not seen since the Pu'u'ō'ō eruption in the 1980s. But while the lava is mesmerizing, officials warn that the volcano is also producing toxic gases and other hazards.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 23rd episode of the current eruption at Kilauea Volcano began Sunday afternoon, sending a fountain of lava more than 1,000 feet into the sky. The U.S. Geological Survey said the latest episode began at 4:15 p.m. with the onset of sustained lava fountains.