Hawaii eruption: Terrifying photos of HalemaÊ»umaÊ»u show fire pouring from volcano The US Geological Survey confirmed the eruption of HalemaÊ»umaÊ»u on Monday evening (local time) as Hawaiian residents documented the natural event on social media The volcanic eruption on Hawaii's Big Island resulted in some breathtaking photos (Image: Ken Boyer/Facebook) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes theyâll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.