Get our newsletter!
Check out our volcano tours on VolcanoAdventures.com!
Volcanoes & Earthquakes - new app for Android
Volcanoes & Earthquakes - app for iPhone & iPad

Volcano Calendar 2020
Volcano Calendar 2020: We're proud to present our 2020 volcano calendar: 13 different and attractive images of volcanoes, volcanic landscapes and phenomena taken during volcano tours over the past two years.
Our New Book
Volcano Discoveries: "One of the most eye-catching guides to the world’s volcanoes ever published.
Volcano Travel
VolcanoAdventures: Our professional team of volcanologists and photographers offers unique travel opportunities: volcano expeditions, photo tours, and relaxed walking & study tours.
Volcano Adventure Guide
The Volcano Adventure Guide: Excellent information and background for anyone wishing to visit active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. The book presents guidelines to visiting 42 different volcanoes around the world.
Guaranteed tours:
23 Feb - 1 Mar 2020: Volcanoes of the Danakil desert - Danakil desert (Ethiopia)
14-27 Mar 2020: Desert, salt and volcanoes - Danakil desert (Ethiopia)
28 Mar - 4 Apr 2020: Land of Theseus - Saronic Gulf (Greece)
11-19 Apr 2020: From Stromboli to Etna - Eolian Islands + Etna volcano (Italy)
4-8 May 2020: Krakatau Volcano Special - Krakatau volcano (Indonesia)
9-17 May 2020: From Stromboli to Etna - Eolian Islands + Etna volcano (Italy)
1-8 Jun 2020: Nyiragongo Lava Lake & Mountain Gorillas - DR Congo
11-29 Aug 2020: Kamchatka - Land of Colors - Kamchatka (Russia)
21-31 Aug 2020: Islands of Fire and Whales - Kurile Islands (Russia)
3-19 Sep 2020: Volcanoes of Java - Java (Indonesia)
: spaces available / : guaranteed / : few spaces left / : booked out
Random pictures

Erta Ale volcano Nov 2010: lava colors

Jump to page: 1 2 All || Gallery Index
Few trees grow in the desolated steppe landscape at the feet of Erta Ale volcano in the right background. The sky is blue in the evening twilight. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Few trees grow in the desolated steppe landscape at the feet of Erta Ale volcano in the right backgr... [info]
(646 Hits)
Base camp 10 km away from Erta Ale. The glow from the mountain's top is impressive and promising lots of activity. A short night's rest full of exciting apprehension lies in front of us... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Base camp 10 km away from Erta Ale. The glow from the mountain's top is impressive and promising lot... [info]
(1686 Hits)
Camels have arrived at the base camp to be loaded with our gear, water and food for 3 days on the volcano. The sometimes strenuous hike up to the crater will take 3-4 hours and is scheduled for the morning, when the temperature is coolest. Taurus in the sky above the volcano. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Camels have arrived at the base camp to be loaded with our gear, water and food for 3 days on the vo... [info]
(1784 Hits)
In the short night rest in the desert, the glow from Erta Ale to the north looks promising... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
In the short night rest in the desert, the glow from Erta Ale to the north looks promising... (Photo... [info]
(2013 Hits)
erta_ale_i39222.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39222.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(419 Hits)
erta_ale_i39234.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39234.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(579 Hits)
erta_ale_i39354.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39354.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(435 Hits)
erta_ale_i39374.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39374.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(998 Hits)
erta_ale_i39400.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39400.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(468 Hits)
The illuminated crater wall of the south crater of Erta Ale volcano containing an active lava lake. At night, the lava shines bright red light over the landscape. A group of tourists stands on the rim to the left and watches the activity in the lava lake... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The illuminated crater wall of the south crater of Erta Ale volcano containing an active lava lake. ... [info]
(557 Hits)
Eastern part of the South crater illuminated by moon and lava glow. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Eastern part of the South crater illuminated by moon and lava glow. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(3987 Hits)
Lava fountains on the perched lake of Erta Ale in the morning. The caldera wall in the background. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Lava fountains on the perched lake of Erta Ale in the morning. The caldera wall in the background. (... [info]
(1547 Hits)
erta_ale_i39590.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39590.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(421 Hits)
erta_ale_i39591.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39591.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(410 Hits)
Roland walking over an area on the northern caldera rim, where wet fumaroles are present and create bizarre formations on the soft ground. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Roland walking over an area on the northern caldera rim, where wet fumaroles are present and create ... [info]
(756 Hits)
Crack in the crust of an old lava flow. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Crack in the crust of an old lava flow. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(1186 Hits)
Colorful oxidized and weathered structures of old lava found on Erta Ale shield volcano. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Colorful oxidized and weathered structures of old lava found on Erta Ale shield volcano. (Photo: Tom... [info]
(451 Hits)
erta_ale_i39607.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39607.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(412 Hits)
erta_ale_i39614.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39614.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(374 Hits)
erta_ale_i39616.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39616.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(374 Hits)
erta_ale_i39624.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39624.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(363 Hits)
Wide angle view over the caldera with the lava lake in the center in front of a small cinder cone and the western caldera wall; in the distant background, another volcano looms over the scene. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Wide angle view over the caldera with the lava lake in the center in front of a small cinder cone an... [info]
(777 Hits)
erta_ale_i39746.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
erta_ale_i39746.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(411 Hits)
Late evening on 26 Nov from what is left of the S crater rim. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Late evening on 26 Nov from what is left of the S crater rim. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(530 Hits)
Jump to page: 1 2 All || Gallery Index
 

More on VolcanoDiscovery:

Batu Tara
Batu Tara photos: A remote island in the Flores Sea of Indonesia formed by a single volcano that has been in strong strombolian eruption for years. We regularly lead expeditions to there where we camp several days to observe it.
I-felt-an earthquake
"I felt it" reports: Read how people experienced recent earthquakes.
Tour photos
Photos taken on our our tours. - volcano adventures, group photos, expedition and camp life, people and impressions.
Volcano Tour
Ambrym+Yasur volcanoes in Vanuatu: An adventurous expedition to some of the most spectacular and active volcanoes in the world! Our volcano expedition to Vanuatu lets you spend 1 week on Ambrym with its multiple active lava lakes and 4 days on Yasur, famous for its spectacular fireworks. Guided by professional volcanologist, small groups (May-Sep).
Copyrights: VolcanoDiscovery and other sources as noted.
Use of material: Most texts and images, in particular photographs, on this website are protected by copyright. Further reproduction and use of without authorization is usually not consented. If you are not sure or need licensing rights for photographs, for example for publications and commercial use, please contact us.