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Lava Bursts Through Roadway as Volcano Awakes
Hilo, Hawaii — May 6, 2024
Residents and travelers on the Big Island of Hawaii witnessed a terrifying display of geothermal power Friday afternoon when a series of fissures opened directly beneath a rural highway. As volcanic activity beneath the surface intensified, the pavement began to crack, releasing plumes of white steam and revealing the glowing orange magma churning just inches below the asphalt.
Dramatic footage captured the moment a silver pickup truck and a dark sedan were forced to halt as a geyser of molten lava suddenly erupted from a widening gap in the road. The sheer force of the pressure sent liquid rock spraying several feet into the air, splashing onto the surrounding pavement and creating a rapidly expanding flow of lava. Bystanders can be heard shouting in alarm as they scramble to put their vehicles in reverse, narrowly avoiding the encroaching heat and debris.
Local emergency services have since closed the roadway and established a wide perimeter around the active fissure. Geologists from the volcanic observatory warn that these "curtain of fire" events can occur with little warning as magma migrates through subterranean tubes, making any cracked pavement in the area a potential site for a new eruption. Residents in the path of the flow have been advised to evacuate immediately as the lava continues to reclaim the land.
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