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The erupting crater of Yasur volcano under a moon- and starlit sky. The torch of a distant observer on the opposite rim looks like a second moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The erupting crater of Yasur volcano under a moon- and starlit sky. The torch of a distant observer on the opposite rim looks like a second moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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... and in: Yasur volcano (Tanna Island, Vanuatu), Sep 2010: strombolian activity and ash venting
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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)
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Strombolian activity at Etna's SE crater in October 2006. The lights of Catania in the background. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strombolian activity at Etna's SE crater in October 2006. The lights of Catania in the background. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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... and in: Etna volcano (Italy), strombolian activity from SE cratr and lava flow in October 2006
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Yasur volcano erupting under a moon-lit sky (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Yasur volcano erupting under a moon-lit sky (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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... and in: Yasur volcano (Tanna Island, Vanuatu), Sep 2010: strombolian activity and ash venting
Lightning in the eruption ash column of an explosion of Anak Krakatau (Nov 2010) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Lightning in the eruption ash column of an explosion of Anak Krakatau (Nov 2010) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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A stronger eruption after sunset sends glowing bombs into the sky, hitting the moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A stronger eruption after sunset sends glowing bombs into the sky, hitting the moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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... and in: Vanuatu May 2009: Yasur volcano
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Large explosion with many blocks thrown to the west (right) and outside the crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Large explosion with many blocks thrown to the west (right) and outside the crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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A stronger eruption sends many bombs against and over the vertical eastern crater wall. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A stronger eruption sends many bombs against and over the vertical eastern crater wall. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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One of the rare (every 2-12 hrs approximately) vulcanian-type explosions at night with a large lightning forming inside the turbulent ash cloud. (1 Sep 09) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
One of the rare (every 2-12 hrs approximately) vulcanian-type explosions at night with a large lightning forming inside the turbulent ash cloud. (1 Sep 09) (Photo: Tom Pf...
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Andi and Galih waiting for an eruption (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Andi and Galih waiting for an eruption (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Wide-angle view of the NE vent of Stromboli at night during an eruption. The sea in the background is illuminated by the moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Wide-angle view of the NE vent of Stromboli at night during an eruption. The sea in the background is illuminated by the moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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... and in: Stromboli volcano: normal strombolian activity in July 2009
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Wide-angle view of the area beneath the erupting summit cone, illuminated by the full moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Wide-angle view of the area beneath the erupting summit cone, illuminated by the full moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Powerful strombolian eruption; some blocks become first visible when they leave the black ash cloud. (Anak Krakatau) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Powerful strombolian eruption; some blocks become first visible when they leave the black ash cloud. (Anak Krakatau) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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The glowing vent(s) illuminate the diffuse steam and ash plume above Bromo's crater bright red at night. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The glowing vent(s) illuminate the diffuse steam and ash plume above Bromo's crater bright red at night. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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A tree silhouetted against the moon and an eruption from Anak Kraktau, seen from the trail leading up to the old crater rim. (Photo: Jorge Santos)
A tree silhouetted against the moon and an eruption from Anak Kraktau, seen from the trail leading up to the old crater rim. (Photo: Jorge Santos)
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A powerful vulcanian-type explosion shakes the ground. Many incandescent bombs are thrown many hundreds of meters into the night sky, and many of them land outside the crater. Note, that most blocks are actually NOT glowing, making a further approach to Bromo quite dangerous. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A powerful vulcanian-type explosion shakes the ground. Many incandescent bombs are thrown many hundreds of meters into the night sky, and many of them land outside the cr...
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