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After having reached its peak, the eruption wanes quickly, but a dense brown ash plume still rises high from the fissure vent. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
After having reached its peak, the eruption wanes quickly, but a dense brown ash plume still rises high from the fissure vent. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Image found in Etna New SE crater paroxysm 28 Feb 2013
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Lava fountains of around 150 m height from the active flank vent during the 2011-12 eruption of Nyamuragira (Nyamulagira) volcano, DRCongo. (Photo: Lorraine Field)
Lava fountains of around 150 m height from the active flank vent during the 2011-12 eruption of Nyamuragira (Nyamulagira) volcano, DRCongo. (Photo: Lorraine Field)
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On 25 Nov, the lava level often rises to the rim of the ring wall, then descends again. Large spectacular bubbles burst. Note the intense heat blur and the formation of Pele's hair. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
On 25 Nov, the lava level often rises to the rim of the ring wall, then descends again. Large spectacular bubbles burst. Note the intense heat blur and the formation of P...
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Image found in Erta Ale volcano Nov 2010: overflowing lava lake
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Spattering from the lava fountain at night (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Spattering from the lava fountain at night (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Close up of vents from first rift April 1, 2010 (Photo: Steve Hunt)
Close up of vents from first rift
April 1, 2010 (Photo: Steve Hunt)
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Image found in Eyjafjallajökull eruption 2010 (Iceland): ash plume from the subglacial eruption
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A magnificient moment of the lava fountain. This photo was also featured in National Geographic's article about Etna (Feb 2002 issue). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A magnificient moment of the lava fountain. This photo was also featured in National Geographic's article about Etna (Feb 2002 issue). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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View of the active south pit with a little lava fountain (Benbow volcano, Ambrym, Vanuatu) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
View of the active south pit with a little lava fountain (Benbow volcano, Ambrym, Vanuatu) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Image found in Vanuatu May 2009: the crater of Benbow (Ambrym volcano)
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A 10 m wide mighty lava fountain is playing its firework display in the middle of the lake at night. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A 10 m wide mighty lava fountain is playing its firework display in the middle of the lake at night. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Spattering from a lava fountain (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Spattering from a lava fountain (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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In lower light, the contrast of the lava and the dark surface of the barely cooled crust becomes stronger. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
In lower light, the contrast of the lava and the dark surface of the barely cooled crust becomes stronger. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Magmatic gas escapes from the lava lake and creates spectacular fountains. The liquid lava is thrown many meters into the air, bursting into thousands of fragments. When liquid pieces are torn by the expanding escaping gas, lava is often torn into thin glassy threads, so-called Pele's hair. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Magmatic gas escapes from the lava lake and creates spectacular fountains. The liquid lava is thrown many meters into the air, bursting into thousands of fragments. When ...
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At about 3pm, the lower part of the fissure emits a low curtain of fire from several vents on the fissure. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
At about 3pm, the lower part of the fissure emits a low curtain of fire from several vents on the fissure. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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The lava fountain is now well over 300 m high and the ash plume rises several km. The lava flow from the saddle vent meets fresh snow and produces a white steam plume at the base of the cone. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The lava fountain is now well over 300 m high and the ash plume rises several km. The lava flow from the saddle vent meets fresh snow and produces a white steam plume at ...
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Pulsating lava fountain producing an ash cloud rising several kilometers. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Pulsating lava fountain producing an ash cloud rising several kilometers. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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The lava fountain increases and a second vent opens up a few meters down along the fissure. The lava flow branches into two arms. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The lava fountain increases and a second vent opens up a few meters down along the fissure. The lava flow branches into two arms. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Lava fountain - note Pele's hair forming. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Lava fountain - note Pele's hair forming. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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