Kilauea volcano began erupting after a series of mild earthquakes that occurred from the beginning of the week.

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The smoke column rises above the Pu'u O'o spray nozzle of Kilauea volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world in Hawaii.Kilauea erupted at nearly 5 pm local time, according to CNN.(Photo: AP).

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Lava flows from the cracks on the ground in Leilani Estates, Hawaii. The scene was like a "fire curtain", Jeremiah Osuna, a local resident, described.About 1,700 people living in the area are forced to evacuate to ensure safety.(Photo: Jeremiah Osuna).

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Columns of smoke rise from the forest when lava erupts.Near the lava location, there are scattered buildings.(Photo: AP).

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The crimson lava sprayed up on a road in Hawaii.From the beginning of the week, scientists recorded a series of mild earthquakes that occurred around Kilauea volcano.The earthquake chain occurs after a part of the platform at Pu'u O'o spray mouth collapses.(Photo: Maija Stenback).

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Pu'u 'O'o nozzle image taken from above on May 2.This nozzle is located in the rift area east of Kilauea volcano.(Photo: PA).

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Column of smoke rose from the mouth of Pu'u 'O'o spray on 2/5.This spray mouth has been in operation since 1983. (Photo: PA).

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The crevice is nearly a kilometer long, emitting blind smoke due to the ghost moving below in the area of ​​the eastern crater on the May 1.(Photo: PA).