Drone footage has revealed the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has alarming new cracks, leading scientists to fear that a massive explosion could be imminent.

The new footage, captured by the US Geological Survey, revealed dramatic changes in the volcano that has forced thousands of residents to leave their home in the last month.

Cracks were spotted in one of Kilauea's main craters, and some spewed 'intense' steam. A 12-acre lava lake has also disappeared from Kilauea's eruptive vent, which is currently being blocked by boulders.

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