U.S. Geological Survey via AP, file
Lava flows from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is still gushing lava, weeks after violent eruptions first began.
On Tuesday, Kilauea sent an ash plume thousands of feet into the sky, creating more havoc on the Big Island.
The volcanic eruptions have been escalating for about two weeks, severely damaging nearby residential neighborhoods. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from their homes.
Beyond the immediate fire danger from the lava, high levels of sulfur dioxide spewing from the volcano pose a serious threat to children, elderly people, and people with respiratory issues, the United States Geological Survey said.
The ongoing eruptions have severely impacted Hawaii's tourism-driven economy, and have forced over 2,000 people to evacuate their homes.
Here's what it looks like on the ground: