Lava Collection (#59)

Kilauea volcano crater showing solidified ropy lava called pahoehoe, The Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, United States of America, North America

Koryaksky volcano seen beyond walkers on crater rim of Avacha volcano, Kamchatka, East Siberia, Russia

Avacha volcano, lava plug formed in crater in 1991, Koryaksky volcano beyond, Kamchatka, East Siberia, Russia

Mt Ngauruhoe, 2291m, youngest of the three volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park, North Island, New Zealand

Hikers walking through a lava field on the Tongariro Crossing, Tongariro National Park, the oldest national park in the country, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island

Eruption and lava flow from the Monti Calcarazzi fissure on the southern flank of Mt Etna in 2001, This flow threatened the town of Nicolosi, Sicily, Italy

Snow, lava flow, Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Moss covered lava beds surround Snaefellsjokull, an active strato volcano capped in snow and ice, on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, North West area, Iceland, Polar Regions

Lava beds surround Snaefellsjokull, an active strato volcano capped in snow and ice, on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, North West area, Iceland, Polar Regions

The Radhus (City Hall), an angular construction of concrete, glass and carved lava, Lake Tjorn, Central area, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Lava from 1973 eruption in foreground, island of Heimaey, Westmann Islands, Iceland, Polar Regions

Black lava flow in middle distance, Krafla volcanic region, active between 1975 and 1984, Myvatn area, Iceland, Polar Regions

Solidified lava on Sarakiniko coast, Milos, Cyclades islands, Greece, Mediterranean, Europe

Recent pahoehoe basalt lavas, Erte Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia, Africa

Third crater from the summit of Irazu, highest in Costa Rica at 3432m, last erupted 1994, Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu, Cartago, Costa Rica, Central America

Pico and Lava, volcano, Fogo, Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Roadside flowers, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Green pool, lava mountains, El Golfo, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Lava flows at Llano de Ucanca, Parque Nacional de Las Canadas del Teide (Teide National Park), Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Ash and lava flow, Parque Nacional de Las Canadas del Teide (Teide National Park), Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Lavas from Ardoukoba volcano in Rift Valley 152m below sea level, Afar Triangle, Djibouti, Africa

HAWAII - tree canopy, silhouette
COS-570 HAWAII - tree canopy, silhouette Lava Tree National Park, Big Island, Hawaii Bill Coster Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Basalt (Pahoehoe Lava) Kilauea Volcano, Mauna Lki Crater Hawaii, Igneous rock
KEL-1471 BASALT - Pahoehoe Lava. Igneous Rock Kilauea Volcano, Mauna Lki Crater, Hawaii, USA Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hawaii - Kilauea volcano fresh pahoehoe lava
FG-5705 Hawaii - Kilauea VOLCANO fresh pahoehoe lava Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Volcano Lava flow moving into garden, Kalapana, Hawaii
FG-5611 VOLCANO - lava flowing through garden Hawaii, Kalapana Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rope Lava Fernandina Island. Galapagos
WAT-10405 Rope Lava Fernandina Island. Galapagos Islands M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Up Vesuvius by Rail
Negotiating the lava flow on the upper slopes of Vesuvius was an exhausting business until this funicular was constructed in the 1880s, commemorated in popular song

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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.