Sudden Volcanic Eruption Traps Motorists Kona, Hawaii — May 12, 2025 A group of stunned motorists narrowly escaped disaster Monday afternoon when a sudden volcanic fissure ripped open just yards from a main highway. The unexpected eruption sent a towering plume of ash and molten rock into the sky, cutting off the path for several vehicles caught in the middle of the active zone. Dramatic footage captured from a dashboard camera shows the moment the earth split, spewing a massive fountain of oran