The fountaining that drew thousands of views on the USGS YouTube page died down Christmas morning, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, as Kilaueaʻs latest eruption pauses once again. The lava has been draining since the fountaining slowed and could be seen on the YouTube page.

Kilauea’s eruption in Halemaumau crater appears to have paused Monday afternoon after only hours of lava activity, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The USGS said the eruption had “slowed significantly” between 3 and 4 p.

Lava is bubbling through the crust of one of the world’s most active volcanoes, which is Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Timelapse video of the Kilauea eruption on Hawaii's big island on Monday morning. Heavy surf destroyed a portion of Santa Cruz Wharf on Monday afternoon, sending three city works into the water. All three people were rescued shortly after.

The U.S. geological survey is closely monitoring the Kilauea volcano after it began to erupt early Monday morning.

Kīlauea — erupted on Hawaii’s Big Island at 2:20 a.m. HST on Monday creating a fiery display worthy of an award just in time for the holidays. Located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the eruption began in the Halemaumau crater in the early morning hours and is the summit ‘Caldera’ of the Kīlauea volcano.