The Hawaii volcano eruption has caused a lava island to form in the sea just off the coast of the Big Island, as the Mount Kilauea crater exploded with the force of a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.

Lava channels flowing into the ocean bed have caused an island to appeal in the sea just from Kapaho Bay.

And lava is “oozing” from the island, according to the Hawaii Civil Defense Agency.

The agency has warned residents to steer clear of the active lava flow, due to the possibility of lava spilling over from channels.