Brazilian kayaks Pedro Oliva, Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesberry have tried to experience the feeling of sailing near Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's island of Kauai.

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Pedro Oliva ventures to near the red hot lava on Kauai Island, Hawaii.

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The heat from 700 degrees Celsius to 1,100 degrees Celsius melted Pedro Oliva's paddle before it caught fire.

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The temperature where the rowing athletes also reached 50 degrees C.

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Ben Stookesberry said the seawater would burn his hands if you put your hand down.

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Pedro Oliva swims near the hot lava flows.

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Two athletes rowing between white smoke from lava flow when it meets the sea.

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Melting lava originates from Kilauea volcano and flows into the Pacific Ocean.

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Strange image of lava after freezing.