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