Lava Pours Down Mountain in Fiery Eruption Caught on Camera Big Island, Hawaii — November 28, 2025 Residents and tourists were left stunned Friday evening when a sudden volcanic surge sent glowing lava spilling down the side of Mauna Kea, creating a fiery river visible for miles. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, a pressure buildup beneath a shallow vent triggered the unexpected breakout, causing molten lava to punch through the mountainside and cascade downward like a glowing water