If You See This Steaming Lump, Run Away Fast

Volcanic eruptions are getting more active lately, and with that comes a wild danger called lava bombs. These are giant, glowing chunks of molten rock that volcanoes literally hurl into the air. They can fly for miles and smash into anything—like in 2018, when one exploded through a tourist boat in Hawaii and injured a bunch of people. Scientists sometimes call them “gray spheres,” and knowing about them could actually save your life if you’re near a volcano. The scary part? They don’t just fall—they fly, making them super unpredictable. So if a volcano's rumbling, keep your distance, because lava bombs turn the sky into a firestorm.