But, what does this mean if you are supposed to be travelling to Hawaii? Are you still able to? What happens if you’re already there?
Here’s what you need to know:
Are flights still running?
British Airways
British Airways are yet to change or cancel flights. They have not commented on their website or social media platforms.
KLM
KLM are yet to change or cancel flights. They have not commented on their website or social media platforms.
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines have issued a travel waiver stating that people will have the opportunity to change their flights.
The airline tweeted: “#Kilauea Travel Update: Effective immediately, guests holding tickets for travel on Hawaiian Airlines flights to/from/via Hilo (ITO) or Kona (KOA), Hawaii, on 5/3-5/4, will be permitted a one-time reservation change with waiver of change fee.”
United Airlines
United Airlines is yet to change or cancel flights. They have not commented on their website or social media platforms.
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic is yet to change or cancel flights. They have not commented on their website or social media platforms.
American Airlines
American Airlines is yet to change or cancel flights. They have not commented on their website or social media platforms.
What areas of Hawaii are affected?
The eruption affected Leilani Estates, a subdivision in the lower East Rift Zone of Kilauea volcano.
About 1,700 people in the area have been ordered to evacuate, according to Cindy McMillan, the governor's spokeswoman.
Hawaii's governor David Ige declared a state of emergency after the steam and lava poured into the residential areas on Thursday and activated the Hawaii National Guard to help with evacuations and security.
"I urge residents in Leilani Estates and the surrounding areas to follow instructions. ... Please be alert and prepare now to keep your family safe," he tweeted.
What if I’m already on holiday there?
The government has advice on what to do before, during and after an earthquake here.
