Fissure 20 flow reaches the oceanA handout photo made available by the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) shows lava entering the ocean near Pahoa , Hawaii , USA , 20 May 2018 ( issued 21 May 2018 ) . Lava from the fissure complex erupting in Kilauea volcano ' s lower East Rift Zone has entered the Pacific Ocean . The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades , destroying more than 40 homes to date , and displacing thousands . EPA / USGS HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES ▶ 기사 제보 및 문의 ▶ 내 생활 에 흥 이 나 는 최신 트렌드    ▶ 사진 구매 문의