Epic video shows massive 26-acre chunk of Hawaii collapsing into the sea as volcano spews river of lava

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This epic video shows a huge 26-acre chunk of Hawaii collapsing into the ocean - almost killing five tourists.

The rock plunged into the sea as lava bubbled out and huge plumes of smoke billowed into the air.

Five tourists who were visiting the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at the time ducked under a security rope and escaped just minutes before before the land gave way beneath them.

Local media reported the lava delta collapsed at 2.45pm on New Year's Eve.

The collapse led to massive waves that eroded nearby cliff faces even further.