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Video shows swimmer in lava zone of a volcano on Big Island in Hawaii
Dramatic close-up shows the molten lava streaming down from the rocks
U.S. Geological Survey cautions visitors against getting too close to lava flows

Published: 08:27 EST, 8 February 2017 | Updated: 09:36 EST, 8 February 2017

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Incredible footage shows a man swimming in the lava zone of a volcano.

The swimmer is seen getting terrifyingly close to the lava on the Big Island in Hawaii, as waves push him towards the rocks.

A dramatic close-up shows the molten lava streaming down from the rocks into the ocean as plumes of smoke rise into the air.

Incredible footage shows a man swimming in the lava zone of a volcano on the Big Island in Hawaii

The footage, which appears to show the swimmer holding a selfie stick, was shared by Hawaiian photographer Kawika Singson.

He has previously shared other dramatic photographs of the lava flow from the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island.

Lava flows from the Kilauea volcano on Big Island attract thousands of visitors every year.

The U.S. Geological Survey cautions visitors about safety risks of getting too close, which include flying debris and acidic plume containing fine volcanic particles that can irritate the eyes, skin and lungs.

The man is seen getting terrifyingly close to the lava, as waves push him towards the rocks

The footage was shared online by Hawaiian photographer Kawika Singson

A 'firehose' lava flow from the volcano returned this weekend after being temporarily halted when a portion of cliff collapsed, on the south-east side of the Big Island.

Footage taken on a boat tour shows a steady stream of lava can be seen gushing from a hole in the side of the cliff

The Kilauea volcano is believed to have been formed anywhere from 300,000 to 600,000 years ago, and has been active ever since.

It has been erupting since 1983 from three main areas, with most of these events described as 'relatively gentle.