Mauna Loa volcano is putting on a fiery, striking show

The lava spewing from the Mauna Loa volcano is flying as high as 60 metres into the sky.

Mauna Loa, the volcano that began to erupt on Hawaii’s Big Island Sunday evening, continues to spit hot fire, putting on a gorgeous show of the sheer force of nature.

Stunning photos and video are emerging as lava spews into the summit caldera.

The world’s largest volcano began releasing ash and steam Sunday, after nearly four decades of quiet, and by late evening a red hue had filled the sky.

Helicopter flyovers are capturing lava pouring from a handful of fissures in the mountain, and Forbes reports that some of the molten rock is being propelled as high as 60 metres.

Paradise Helicopters, a private helicopter adventure company, captured incredible footage Monday, showing lava bubbling and spouting from the volcano.

Officials continue to reassure residents and tourists that the lava flow is not threatening any communities or populous areas right now, as the lava is high in elevation and centred on the side of Mauna Loa that is less steep.