Vulcanology Collection (#6)

Canada, Yukon, Kluane National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Kaskawulsh Glacier, aerial view

Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige Region, Pusteria Valley, Sesto Dolomites Natural Park
Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region - Pusteria Valley - Sesto Dolomites Natural Park - View of the Tre Scarperi Peak from Mount Elmo

Italy, Valle d Aosta Region, Mont Blanc Massif, Freestyle skier near Torino Hut
Italy - Valle d Aosta Region - Mont Blanc Massif - Freestyle skier nearby Torino Hut

USA, State of Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park, View of Bryce Canyon from Inspiration Point
United States of America - State of Utah - Bryce Canyon National Park. View of Bryce Canyon from Inspiration Point

Brazil, Parana State, Iguacu National Park, Foz do Iguacu, Iguacu waterfalls
Brazil - Parana State - IguaA

Argentina, Andes, Jujuy Province, Quebrada de Humahuaca
Argentina - Andes - Jujuy Province - Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2003) along the Rio Grande

New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua surroundings, Wai-o-tapu, Artists Palette
New Zealand - North Island - Rotorua surroundings - Wai-o-tapu, thermal pool. Artists Palette

Turkey, Aegean, Pamukkale (Hierapolis-Pamukkale), Petrified limestone waterfalls
Turkey - Aegean region - Pamukkale (Hierapolis-Pamukkale, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1988) - Petrified limestone waterfalls

Namibia, Damaraland Wilderness Reserve, organ pipes rock formation
Namibia - Damaraland Wilderness Reserve - " Organ Pipes" rock formations

Israel, West Bank, Desert landscape
Israel - West Bank - Desert landscape

Spain, Canary Island, Tenerife, Teide National Park, El Pico del Teide
Spain - Canary Island - Tenerife - Teide National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2007).Volcano El Pico del Teide (The Peak of Teide), 3718 m

Chile, Norte Grande, Antofagasta Region, Los Flamencos National Reserve, Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
Chile - Norte Grande - Antofagasta Region - Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos. Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)

Chile, Norte Grande, Antofagasta, Geyser area of El Tatio in Atacama Desert
Chile - Norte Grande - Antofagasta region - Geyser area of El Tatio (4321 m), in Atacama Desert

Portugal, Algarve, Surroundings of Vila do Bispo, Effects of water erosion on soil
Portugal - Algarve - Surroundings of Vila do Bispo - Effects of water erosion on the soil

USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979)

USA, Utah, Bryce Canyon

France, Corsica, Haute Corse, Nonza, Rock formations and black beach
France - Corsica - Haute Corse - Nonza. Rock formations and black beach

Finland, Lapland, Lake Inari
Finland - Lapland - Lake Inari

USA, Utah, Bryce Canyon, Thors Hammer near Navajo Loop

Cyprus, Cavo Greko, sea caves
Cyprus - Cavo Greko, sea caves area

Italy, Apulia Region, National Park of Gargano, Mount d Elio, the Cave of the Angel
Italy - Apulia Region - National Park of Gargano - Mount d Elio, the Cave of the Angel

Switzerland, Graubunden, Engadin, Morteratsch glacier
Switzerland - Graubunden - Engadin - Morteratsch glacier

Turkey, Cappadocia, Mountain range between Avanos and Zelve
Turkey - Cappadocia - Mountain range between Avanos and Zelve

Spain, Canary Islands, Lanzarote Island
Spain - Canary Islands - Lanzarote Island

UK, England, Cornwall, Cornish Riviera, Porthcurno surroundings, granite cliffs
United Kingdom - England - Cornwall - Cornish Riviera - Porthcurno surroundings, granite cliffs

Namibia, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sesriem Canyon
Namibia - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Sesriem Canyon

Italy, Sardinia Region, Ogliastra, red stacks off Cea beach
Italy - Sardinia Region - Ogliastra, the red stacks off Cea beach

Palm trees and hot springs, Ethiopia C017 / 7629
Palm trees and hot springs. This hot spring is at Lake Ziway in southern Ethiopia. It is a freshwater Rift Valley lake located some 100 kilometres south of Addis Ababa

East Pacific Rise, topographic map
East Pacific Rise. Topographic map of the seabed of the Pacific Ocean around part of the East Pacific Rise (red), a mid-ocean ridge that runs northwards from near Antarctica to the Gulf of

Geothermal hot spring vents, Ethiopia C016 / 9679
Geothermal hot spring vents. Small mineral-encrusted vents at the hot springs at Dallol in the Danakil depression of northern Ethiopia. This area is about half a metre across

Basaltic lava flow, Ethiopia C016 / 9677
Basaltic lava flow. Close-up of rope-like patterns in a lava flow from the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano. THis volcano is located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Plosky Tolbachik volcano erupting, 2013 C016 / 9732
Plosky Tolbachik volcano erupting, satellite image. North is at top. This volcano (3682 metres) is located in Russias far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula

Kirchers book on geology, 1678 edition
Kirchers book on geology. Title page of the 1678 edition of Mundus Subterraneus (Subterranean World) by the German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680)

Volcanic island, Galapagos C016 / 9484
Volcanic island. Photographed in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Lava lake volcanic activity, Ethiopia C016 / 9675
Lava lake volcanic activity. Lava fountains breaking through the crust on the surface of the lava lake of the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano, located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Lava lake volcanic fissures, Ethiopia C016 / 9676
Lava lake volcanic fissures. Glowing pattern of fissures in the crust on the surface of the lava lake of the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano, located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Tangaroan volcanic eruption, artwork C016 / 7704
Tangaroan volcanic eruption. Computer artwork of an underwater volcano producing tangaroan activity. This form of submarine eruption is neither explosive nor effusive, like typical volcanic activity

Geothermal mineral deposits, Ethiopia C016 / 9678
Geothermal mineral deposits. Sulphur-rich mineral deposits that have formed around the hot springs of Dallol in the Danakil depression of northern Ethiopia

Lava lake volcanic activity, Ethiopia C016 / 9674
Lava lake volcanic activity. Spattering at the edge of the lava lake of the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano, located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Mount Taranaki, New Zealand
Mount Taranaki. View of the Sharks Tooth (centre left) at the summit of Mount Taranaki, New Zealand. This 2518-metre-high active, but quiescent

Mount Ruapehu at sunset, New Zealand
Mount Ruapehu at sunset. View from the summit of Mt Ngauruhoe, New Zealand, looking towards the peak of Mount Ruapehu, at sunset

Oxygen from volcanoes, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the production of oxygen (bubbles) caused by an erupting volcano

Diorite intruded by microgranite C016 / 6207
Diorite intruded by microgranite. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Erupting volcano, artwork
Erupting volcano. Cutaway computer artwork of an erupting volcano, showing the internal structure. Volcanoes are places where magma (molten rock, orange) emerges from beneath the Earths crust

Mount Vesuvius, 18th century artwork
Mount Vesuvius. 18th century artwork of tourists visiting the summit of Mount Vesuvius. Some have been overcome by the noxious gases emitting from the volcano. Image dated to 1750

Banded gneiss C016 / 6208
Cordierite-biotite-gneiss. Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Kenyte lava C016 / 6204
Kenyte lava. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Earth crater, 19th century artwork. Craters on Earth were used by 19th-century astronomers to explain the origin of lunar craters in terms of volcanism

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Vulcanology: Unveiling the Fiery Secrets of Our Earth Embark on a journey through the mesmerizing world of vulcanology, where nature's most explosive and captivating forces come to life. From the breathtaking landscapes of Tenerife to the awe-inspiring satellite images that reveal our planet's hidden wonders, this is a realm that never fails to leave us in utter astonishment. Gazing at a satellite image of Tenerife, one cannot help but be captivated by its intricate volcanic formations. The island stands as a testament to the immense power beneath our feet, reminding us of Earth's ever-changing nature. Transport yourself back in time to 1883 when Krakatoa erupted and painted sunsets across the globe with vibrant hues. Through artworks inspired by this cataclysmic event, we can catch a glimpse of humanity's fascination with volcanoes throughout history. Venturing beyond our own planet, Jupiter and its moon Io offer an extraterrestrial spectacle captured by New Horizons' lens. Witnessing these colossal eruptions on another celestial body reminds us that volcanism is not limited solely to Earth. Closer to home lies evidence of tectonic plates shifting beneath our feet. Satellite images unveil vast stretches of Syria Desert marked by ancient volcanic activity—a reminder that even seemingly barren lands hold secrets from deep within. At Volcano Observatory stations worldwide, scientists dedicate their lives to understanding these fiery giants. Armed with knowledge gained from studying past eruptions like Thera (Santorini) in 1866 or Mount Etna erupting fiercely in 2012 C016 / 4639, they strive for safer communities living alongside active volcanoes. Stromboli double eruption captures both fear and wonder as molten lava meets the ocean—an extraordinary collision between two elemental forces shaping our world since time immemorial. It serves as a vivid reminder that land and sea are forever intertwined.