Molten Rock Collection

Mount Etna erupting, 2012 C016 / 4639
Mount Etna erupting, 2012. Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Photographed on 27th April 2012

Lava Eruptions, cross-section, elevated view

Stromboli double eruption. Two craters of the volcano Stromboli erupting at night, throwing out pyroclastic material in the form of lava (molten rock)

Lava Fields At Mckenzie Pass; Sisters, Oregon, United States Of America

Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012 C016 / 4637
Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012. Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Photographed on 31st March 2012

Lava lake in the caldera of the Ambrym volcano, Vanuatu, Pacific

Mercurys internal structure, artwork
Mercurys internal structure. Cutaway computer artwork showing the different layers that make up the structure of the planet Mercury

Internal structure of Mars, artwork C018 / 0288
Internal structure of Mars, cutaway artwork. Mars is a rocky planet. It has a partially molten core of iron and iron sulphides (central sphere)

Yasur volcano, Vanuatu C016 / 4656
Yasur volcano, Vanuatu. View of Mount Yasur, Vanuatu, erupting. Mount Yasur is an active stratovolcano on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, and rises to a height of 361 metres above sea level

Yasur volcano, Vanuatu C016 / 4659
Yasur volcano, Vanuatu. View of Mount Yasur, Vanuatu, erupting. Mount Yasur is an active stratovolcano on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, and rises to a height of 361 metres above sea level

Yasur volcano, Vanuatu C016 / 4658
Yasur volcano, Vanuatu. View of Mount Yasur, Vanuatu, erupting. Mount Yasur is an active stratovolcano on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, and rises to a height of 361 metres above sea level

Yasur volcano, Vanuatu C016 / 4657
Yasur volcano, Vanuatu. View of Mount Yasur, Vanuatu, erupting. Mount Yasur is an active stratovolcano on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, and rises to a height of 361 metres above sea level

Marum volcano, Vanuatu C016 / 4655
Marum volcano, Vanuatu. View into the Marum volcanic cone of Ambrym Island, Vanuatu. Ambrym is a large basaltic pyroclastic shield volcano

Erta Ale volcano, Congo C016 / 4654
Erta Ale volcano, Congo. View of the lava lake in the crater of Erta Ale, Ethiopia. Erta Ale is an active shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia

Erta Ale volcano, Congo C016 / 4653
Erta Ale volcano, Congo. Aerial view of the lava lake in the crater of Erta Ale, Ethiopia. Erta Ale is an active shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia

Nyiragongo volcano, Congo C016 / 4650
Nyiragongo volcano, Congo. View of the crater wall (red) of Mount Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here, the rock face is illuminated red by the molten lava in the crater

Erta Ale volcano, Congo C016 / 4652
Erta Ale volcano, Congo. View of the lava lake in the crater of Erta Ale, Ethiopia. Erta Ale is an active shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia

Nyiragongo volcano, Congo C016 / 4651
Nyiragongo volcano, Congo. View of the lava lake in the crater of Mount Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano in the Virunga Mountains of D.R

Nyiragongo volcano, Congo C016 / 4649
Nyiragongo volcano, Congo. View of the lava lake in the crater of Mount Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano in the Virunga Mountains of D.R

Sakurajima volcano erupting, Japan, 2012 C016 / 4646
Sakurajima volcano erupting, Japan, 2012. Sakurajima is an active stratovolcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. Photographed on 21st February 2013

Mount Bromo erupting, Indonesia, 2011 C016 / 4643
Mount Bromo erupting, Indonesia, 2011. View into the Tengger Caldera on Mount Bromo, an active stratovolcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. Photographed on 20th March 2011

Mount Bromo erupting, Indonesia, 2011 C016 / 4642
Mount Bromo erupting, Indonesia, 2011. View of the Tengger Caldera on Mount Bromo, an active stratovolcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia, at night

Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012 C016 / 4638
Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012. Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Photographed on 25th April 2012

Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012 C016 / 4640
Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012. Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Photographed on 27th April 2012

Continental and oceanic crust, artwork C016 / 3737
Continental and oceanic crust. Cutaway block artwork of the Earths crust (brown) at the edge of a continent. It is thinnest beneath the ocean (far right), thicker beneath the continent (centre)

Early Earths internal structure, artwork
Early Earths internal structure. Artwork of a hemispherical cross-section through the early Earth, with thin oceanic crust and formation of the first continental landmasses

Cooled pahoehoe lava, Hawaii
Cooled pahoehoe lava. This thick lava with a ropey texture can flow at speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour. Pahoehoe is a basaltic lava with a low melting point

Earth layers, artwork
Earth layers. Cutaway computer artwork showing the layers that make up the structure of the Earth and the movement (arrows) of molten lava within them

Jupiter from Io, artwork
Jupiter from Io. Computer artwork of a view across a pool of lava on the surface of Io, towards Jupiter. Io is the third largest of the moons of Jupiter, and also one of the closest (422)

Mount Etna volcano erupting
Mount Etna volcano crater erupting at night and throwing out pyroclastic material in the form of lava (molten rock). Seen behind it are clouds

Yellow warbler. (Dendroica petechia). Adult male on black lava coast. Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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"Molten Rock: A Fiery Symphony of Nature's Power and Beauty" Witness the awe-inspiring might of Mount Etna as it erupts, spewing molten rock into the sky, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that both captivates and terrifies. Delve deep beneath the Earth's surface with a cross-section view of lava eruptions, revealing the intricate channels through which molten rock surges forth, shaping our planet's ever-changing landscape. Experience the extraordinary double eruption of Stromboli volcano, where fiery fountains illuminate the night sky, reminding us of nature's relentless force lurking within our world. Transport yourself back to ancient times as we explore Pompeii's tragic fate on August 24th in 79 AD when molten rock engulfed this once-thriving city, forever preserving its final moments frozen in time. Traverse across Oregon's McKenzie Pass and marvel at vast lava fields stretching as far as the eye can see – a testament to past volcanic activity that has shaped this rugged terrain over millennia. Stand witness to an elemental clash between sea water and molten rock as waves crash onto Kilauea's Pahoehoe lava flow before merging into the Pacific Ocean – a breathtaking display found only on Hawaii Island. Embark on a nocturnal journey up Mount Etna during its explosive eruption in 2012; behold an otherworldly scene illuminated by rivers of incandescent magma cascading down its slopes like liquid fire. Peer into Ambrym volcano’s caldera to discover a mesmerizing sight - a bubbling lake swirling within its depths; an enigmatic window into Earth’s inner workings hidden from plain sight. Uncover the secrets held within Earth’s core through captivating artwork depicting volcanic eruptions' cross-sections - showcasing how these powerful forces shape our planet's very foundation.