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The fissures and lava flows, things like that. we also have the concern for the summit of kilauea. two explosive eruptions have taken place the last 24 hours at the summit. not only does ma mean you have the lava and toxic gas. you can see from the observatory from the ash coming down thick throughout much of this area. here is the other thing that poseses a problem. when the volcano erupts it sends lava and toxic gases into the air but also the ash. the main concern here is inhalation for people. this could be incredibly toxic and deadly in high doses. but, also, some of the things that the a...

You can see molten lava. two separate lava flows have come together. >> those pictures are impressive. it's very dangerous. that highway serves as a critical escape route. >> you predicted this thing was not going to be over soon. i don't think i have fissure as much as i have the last two

Of lava and haze. >> they confirmed two separate lava flows are hitting the ocean. when that happens it creates a steam eruption that has little tiny particles of glass in it. when that happens, scientists warned that it moves with the wind and really there is no warning when it could change directions. prior to the lava crossing into the ocean, it crossed over a major highway right there. that roadway is now closed which makes for one fewer escape route for stranded residents. the national guard and counties already have an airlift at four people to safety and rescue missions delegate more da...

Into the air. officials warning everyone to stay indoors after handing out nearly 18,000 masks. overnight several fissures reacti reactivating with lava flows in leilani estates. more now from stephanie elam there. >> reporter: it was an early morning whack-up call as kilauea continues to erupt. it was just after 4:00 in the morning when a sharp plume came into the sky about 30,000 feet, they estimate. they've not been able to look inside the caldera just yet. scientists believe this was in line with the steam event, the water getting below the water table and water and lava mixing, causing th...

Similar eruption in 1924 that lasted 2 1/2 weeks. overnight, several fissures reactivating with lava flows and leilani estates, that entire region devastated. we get more now from stephanie elam. >> reporter: dave and christine, it was an early morning weak-up call as kilauea continues to erupt. a sharp plume came into the sky about 30,000 feet. scientists do believe this was in line with that lava getting below the water table and water and lava mixing, causing these erupti eruptions. there are still people who live in leilani estates and gardens. this was the road. you can see the power line...