Mauna Loa of Hawaii is the world's largest active volcano. After nearly 40 years of inactivity, the volcano began its first outbreak, ending its longest period of silence in history on November 27, according to Reuters.
The heat and lightning from the volcano's summit caused a part of Hawaii's night sky to turn red at 11:30 am, local time.
The US Geological Services Administration (USGS) said that the released frost is still contained in the top of the mountain and does not currently threaten the lives of Hawaiians.
However, warnings have been issued to help people prepare for the release of gas and volcanic ash, affecting their lives.
Mauna Volcanoes Loa is 4,169m above sea level, part of a chain of volcanoes that formed the Hawaiian Islands.
The last time people saw the mountain active was in March and April 84.
Hawaii's Emergency Management Agency said it has prepared two shelters on the island to prevent volcanoes from breaking out, endangering people.
But the agency also stressed that there are currently no signs of volcanic activity threatening residential areas and has not issued any evacuation orders.
It is known that about half of the recorded outbreaks in Mauna Loa only occurred with sediment retained at the top of the mountain.
