They Pumped Seawater on the Lava
Lava flow runs hot at about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can melt pretty much anything its path. However, authorities had an idea that they implemented right away. Instead of panicking, they pumped seawater on the lava. This not only allowed the lava to cool off, but it redirected the flow away from the human settlement. But the island didn’t come out entirely unscathed.