火山列岛 03

Rivers of liquid rock plunge over the cliffs and into the water below

This is the front line in a battle between the elements

Most of the lava is swept away before it can settle

But inch by inch, the island grows

Below the waves, the battle rages on

As the lava hits the water, it's burning at over 1,000 degrees Celsius

Cold currents from the deep send its temperature plummeting, releasing steam with explosive consequences

The lava fights on, but it's only a matter of time before its fire goes out

The commotion attracts attention

But it will be some time before it's safe to settle here