Lava lakes

Nyiragongo's lava lake in Jan. 2006

Nyiragongo's lava lake in Jan. 2006

Nyiragongo volcano's lava lake in Jan. 2005

Nyiragongo volcano's lava lake in Jan. 2005
Strong fountain on the rim of the lava lake

Strong fountain on the rim of the lava lake
Lava lake fountain in daylight

lava lake fountain in daylight
Another fountain at the SW rim of Nyiragongo's lava lake

Another fountain at the SW rim of Nyiragongo's lava lake
Surface patterns on the lava lake

Surface patterns on the lava lake

All photos here were taken during our expedition to Nyiragongo volcano in January 2006. Nyiragongo is one of the world's most active volcanoes and contains a violently boiling lake of lava.

Fountains on the E end of the lava lake

Fountains on the E end of the lava lake
Exploding bubble on the W end of the lake

Exploding bubble on the W end of the lake
Surface fractures on the molten lake

Surface fractures on the molten lake
Lava lake at night

lava lake at night
The lava lake in twilight (1)

The lava lake in twilight (1)
The lava lake in twilight (2)

The lava lake in twilight (2)

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