U.S. News & World ReportThe Latest: Hawaii Lava Flow May Cross Highway Within HoursU.S. News & World ReportTwo fissures that opened up a rural Hawaii community have merged to produce faster and more fluid lava. May 19, 2018, at 9:54 p.m.. May 19, 2018, at 9:54 p.m.. More. U.S. News & World Report.