Batu Tara volcano expedition Nov 2015: expedition & impressions

Batu Tara volcano Nov 2015: expedition impressions

Agung volcano, Bali's holy mountain. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(5156 visti)

The mightly caldera of Tambora volcano - the site of the largest known historic volcanic explosion in the world: the volcano was decapitated during its violent explosion in 1815. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

The mightly caldera of Tambora volcano - the site of the largest known historic volcanic explosion i... [info]
(3357 visti)

Active Sangeangapi island volcano with a gas plume visible drifting west. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(396 visti)

View of Paluweh island with the still fresh pyroclastic deposits from the 2012-13 eruption on the central southern side. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

View of Paluweh island with the still fresh pyroclastic deposits from the 2012-13 eruption on the ce... [info]
(301 visti)

Arriving in Flores, Maumere airport. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(248 visti)

Lunch break on Flores on the way to Larantuka (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(286 visti)

Flores beach with fishing nets near Maumere. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(222 visti)

The Lewotobi Lakilaki and Lewotobi Perempuan twin volcano (meaning "husband" and "wife") is one of Flores' most active volcanoes. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

The Lewotobi Lakilaki and Lewotobi Perempuan twin volcano (meaning "husband" and "wife") is one of F... [info]
(288 visti)

Dolphins playing in the sea during the 7 hour sailing to Komba Island. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(210 visti)

Watching out for eruptions (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(256 visti)

Camp kitchen with lots of supplies for at least 3 days and 11 people (7 of our group, 4 cooks and guides). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

Camp kitchen with lots of supplies for at least 3 days and 11 people (7 of our group, 4 cooks and gu... [info]
(265 visti)

Ian in his favorite position ready to take pictures. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(245 visti)

A strong eruption illuminates the water. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(802 visti)

Morning view with some fog above the crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(298 visti)

Ash plume in morning light. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(269 visti)

Waves over boulders at low tide. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(262 visti)

Our fantastic guides Galih and Andi with lunch... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(273 visti)

Ash plume during an eruption in the morning. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(406 visti)

The camp on the narrow beach. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(227 visti)

Small eruption under a moon-lit sky (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(253 visti)

Glowing bomb trails reflected in the calm sea. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(346 visti)

An improvised, but effective resting spot in the shade. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(229 visti)

Our shuttle boat ... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(220 visti)

View of the impressive sciara of Batu Tara volcano (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(370 visti)

Bombs hitting the shore - a local fisherman in his tiny boat seems completely unimpressed. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

Bombs hitting the shore - a local fisherman in his tiny boat seems completely unimpressed. (Photo: T... [info]
(229 visti)

Our restaurant of the hotel in Larantuka. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(225 visti)

Boat skeleton. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(198 visti)

Rips of an old fishing boat. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(179 visti)

Drying fish. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(205 visti)

Drying fish. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(196 visti)

Children. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(190 visti)

Visiting a wharf where traditional fishing boats are being built. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(184 visti)

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