At a Glance

Satellite images captured by the European Space Agency show lava burning on the edge of the Big Island. Kilauea began erupting in early May and has destroyed more than 50 homes.

Lava flows spilling out of the Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii have become so large that you can see them from space.

Photos captured by the European Space Agency on May 23 show .

So far, lava has spilled out of more than 20 fissures on the island. Out of the chasms, those numbered 6, 13 and 22 have been the most active.

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Kilauea began erupting early this month, and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.

As of May 26, , according to the state Civil Defense Agency.

At least 37 homes have been isolated after lava swallowed the area around them or cut roads off, according to ABC. The Lower Puna area could also be cut off by lava, which would prompt officials to order evacuation by helicopter.

Some residents have been allowed to return home, but .

This image taken from video on Monday, June 4, 2018, and provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows lava from a fissure flowing into the ocean at Kapoho Bay at Kapoho on the island of Hawaii. After overrunning the town overnight and destroying hundreds of homes, the lava flowed into the shallow bay and had nearly filled it. (U.S. Geological Survey via AP)