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Erta Ale volcano expedition 02/08: lava bubbles and fountains at night

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From time to time, large gas bubbles explode at the N rim of the lava lake. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
From time to time, large gas bubbles explode at the N rim of the lava lake. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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An exploding bubble of gas disrupts the crust of the lava lake. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Near-continuous spattering takes place at the SW margin of the lake, where a temporary hornito has been built. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Magma bubble disrupting the crust of the lava lake. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Lava fountain on the lake at night. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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