Hawaiian volcano Kilauea erupts - in pictures

Kilauea, the youngest and most active volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, erupted on Wednesday. AFP
Kilauea, the youngest and most active volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, erupted on Wednesday. AFP
Massive flows of lava spewed after fissures opened up at the base of a crater on the volcano. AP
Massive flows of lava spewed after fissures opened up at the base of a crater on the volcano. AP
The volcano last erupted in January this year, with activity observed well into March. AFP
The volcano last erupted in January this year, with activity observed well into March. AFP
Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes. AP
Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes. AP
Authorities said volcanic activity was confined to Halemaumau, Kilauea’s main crater. AP
Authorities said volcanic activity was confined to Halemaumau, Kilauea’s main crater. AP