wait until you see these images. look at that. it is unbelievable. this is after a powerful new eruption of that kilauea volcano. let's go to scott maclane, live on the big island. i can't believe what i'm seeing behind you. >> reporter: neither can i, poppy. it is absolutely amazing to be here in person. the pictures, as amazing as they may look from your vantage point they cannot do this justice. let me show you what i'm talking about. here is proof that mother nature really is unpredictable because if you were here eight, ten hours ago, according to people who live in this area,smolderin field. now the scene you see now. you see how much lava is spewing out of the ground. you'll have to excuse me zooming in so much. if you want to zoom in on the fountain, you can see, that looks like water illuminated with the color orange. but it is lava and it is amazing