Violently churning and spewing from the infamous Fissure 8 of the Kilauea Volcano, the lava smouldered everything in its path and formed a river that reached the Pacific coastline. Ahalanui Park, once a popular attraction for locals and tourists, had become the battleground where the raging fiery lava met the massive ocean. From my helicopter, it was spellbinding to see the clash of the titans. It was vividly evident that nature was busy re-designing the land.