Lava Collection (#53)

Polygonal basalt, Am Buachaille rocks, Staffa, off Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom

Basalt columns and steps, Staffa, off Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom

The black basalt lava stone cathedral. Agde town. Languedoc. France. Europe. St Etienne cathedral from the 12 century

Oceania, New Zealand, South Island, North Island, Bay of Plenty, White Island. Scenic shot of steaming fumarole on White Island Volcano

Italy, Sicily, Mt Etna lava. The dark of night intensifies the dramatic color of flowing lava from Mt Etna on Sicily in Italy

Columnar basalt locally known as The Organ Pipes, Damaraland, Namibia. Rock columns result from slow cooling of basaltic lava

Lagoon and lava cliffs, El Golfo, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

HAWAII: VOLCANOS, 1984. The east rift spatter cone of Kilauea, during a dual eruption of the Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanos on the island of Hawaii, 30 March 1984. Photograph by Kepa Maly

SICILY: POZZUOLI, 1719. Camp at the Phlegraean Fields (Campi Flegrei), a volcanic area near Puzzuoli, Sicily. Line engraving, 1719

CALIFORNIA: LAVA BEDS. Lava beds in northern California, used as a stronghold by Modoc Native Americans during the Modoc War, 1873. Wood engraving, English, 1873

TOURISTS AT VESUVIUS, 1872. Tourists, ladies in improvised sedan chairs, ascending Mount Vesuvius in the Bay of Naples, Italy. Wood engraving, English, 1872

ERUPTION OF GAMKONORA. The eruption of Gamkonora at Halmahera, the largest of the Moluccas, Indonesia, in 1673. Line engraving, French, 1755

The coming lava. Illustration shows in the left background, Mount Sam erupting, spewing lava labeled Revolt Against Cannonism, Havens Victory in New York, Indiana Upheaval, Increased Cost of Living

Active lava flow, Volcanoes N. P. Big Island, Hawaii
Active lava flow, Volcanoes N.P. Big Island, Hawaii

Close-up of red-hot lava, Eldfell Volcano, Heimaey, Westmann Isles, Iceland, 1973

Pahoehoe lava, James Island, Galapagos Islands

Lava erupting from volcano, Eldfell Volcano, Heimaey, Westmann Isles, Iceland, 1973

Woman baking bread in heat of lava flow, Eldfell Volcano, Heimaey, Westmann Isles, Iceland, june 1976

Lava tube, formed when exterior layer of lava flow cools and solidifies, Galapagos Islands

Active lava flow, Kilauea Volcano, Volcanoes N. P. Big Island, Hawaii
Active lava flow, Kilauea Volcano, Volcanoes N.P. Big Island, Hawaii

Active lava flow, Eldfell Volcano, Heimaey, Westmann Isles, Iceland, 1973

Volcanic eruption, erupting lava, Kilauea, Volcanoes N. P. Hawaii, 4th december 1971
Volcanic eruption, erupting lava, Kilauea, Volcanoes N.P. Hawaii, 4th december 1971

Volcanic eruption with lava flow, Eldfell Volcano, Heimaey, Westmann Isles, Iceland, 1973

Lava flowing into ocean, Puu Oo Vent, Kilauea Volcano, Volcanoes N. P. Big Island, Hawaii
Lava flowing into ocean, Puu Oo Vent, Kilauea Volcano, Volcanoes N.P. Big Island, Hawaii

Volcanic eruption, tree silhouetted by molten lava erupting, Mauna Ulu, Big Island, Hawaii (1969 - 1974)

Painted Locust (Schistocerca melanocera) adult, resting on lava rock, Galapagos Islands

Lava Cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus) growing on lava rock, Galapagos Islands

View of huge lava field habitat, McKenzie Pass (5335ft. /1623m), Belknap Crater Complex, Cascade Range, Central Oregon
View of huge lava field habitat, McKenzie Pass (5335ft./1623m), Belknap Crater Complex, Cascade Range, Central Oregon, U.S.A. july

Wandering Tattler (Tringa incana) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing on coastal lava rocks, Galapagos Islands

Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus) adult, standing on black lava rock, Galapagos Islands

Sea kayaking, Hawaii
MODEL RELEASED. Sea kayaking. The steam rising in the distance was caused by the lava flow from Kilauea volcano pouring into the sea. Photographed off Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA

The planet Venus appulsing a star
Molten planet, computer artwork. This large rocky planet, which could be the core of what was once a gas giant, is a hypothetical type of extrasolar planet that has not been discovered yet

Martian volcanos. Artwork of active volcanos erupting on the surface of planet Mars. The volcano at top centre, emitting a smoke plume, is typical of the shield structure found on Mars

Artwork of a volcano erupting in the Moons past
Volcano on Moon. Artwork of a volcano erupting on the surface of the Moon around 3 billion years ago. This period was the peak of lunar activity

Artwork of lava flows on the surface of Venus
Surface of Venus. Artwork of lava flows on the surface of the planet Venus. Venus is the second planet out from the Sun, but it is without a doubt the hottest

Man taking photographs of a lava flow
MODEL RELEASED. Man taking photographs of a lava flow from Kilauea volcano as it enters the sea. He has the camera connected to a laptop to get a more detailed view of the lava flow

Destruction of DNA helix. The computer artwork may represent the breakdown of DNA during an explosion or the destruction of DNA in hot, molten lava

Magic lantern display, 19th century
Magic lantern display, showing the 7 June 1891 eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in the Bay of Naples, Italy. The magic lantern was the ancestor of the modern slide projector

Moons crater, historical artwork
Moons crater. Historical artwork of a crater on the moon as drawn by Eratosthenes. Eratosthenes of Cyrene (circa 276

Venus, synthetic aperture radar map
This Magellan Radar image of the Venus surafce in January 1991. The large 120 km structure is a socalled corona, the smaller features are called " pancakes" with a diameter of 35

Volcanic eruption, artwork. Volcanoes are places where magma (molten rock, orange) emerges from beneath the Earths crust. This can lead to the formation of a volcanic cone, as here

Lava flow research, Hawaii
Lava flow research. Vulcanologists studying a lava flow on Kilauea volcano, in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA

Lava flow boiling the sea, Hawaii
Lava flow boiling the sea. Helicopter flying near a cloud of steam generated by lava entering the sea on the coast of a volcanic island

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Lava: The Fiery Force of Nature Unleashed From the majestic Mauna Loa Volcano in the Hawaiian Islands to the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1817 captured on paper, it has fascinated and captivated us throughout history. Cross sections of volcanoes like Mount Etna reveal the intricate inner workings of these powerful giants. In Zaire, Africa, the Kimanura Nyamulagira Virungas volcano showcases nature's raw power as it spews molten rock into the sky. Pandemonium erupts in a mesmerizing oil painting from 1841, depicting an explosive volcanic event that evokes both awe and fear. The infamous Eyjafjallajokull eruption near Iceland's Myrdalsjokull glacier reminds us of how volcanic activity can disrupt air travel and impact our modern world. Galileo's images of the Moon show us that even celestial bodies are not immune to volcanic phenomena. Closer to home, Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument stands as a testament to past destruction and ongoing geological processes. Spacecraft exploration reveals lunar landscapes dotted with lava flows while showcasing detailed lunar maps. Italy's Mount Etna provides a stunning backdrop for vineyards nestled amidst its fiery terrain, where windmills stand defiantly against nature's wrath. And in South Iceland's polar regions, moss-covered lava creates an otherworldly landscape that is both hauntingly beautiful and eerily serene. Lava represents Mother Earth at her most fierce and creative; it shapes landscapes, fuels life cycles, and leaves behind breathtaking remnants for us to marvel at. As we continue to explore its mysteries across continents and beyond our planet’s boundaries, let us remember that beneath its destructive force lies an undeniable beauty.