Mount Etna eruptions drawing heedless selfie-seekers
March 2, 2025
The dangers of an erupting volcano apparently do little to deter tourists looking for selfies
The dangers of an erupting volcano apparently do little to deter tourists looking for selfies
Jonathan L goes cave exploring in the Sierra Nevada foothills
Deception Island is one of the only active volcanoes in the world into whose caldera a ship can sail.
One of the world’s most active volcanoes has become active again. On June 7th, Kilauea, located in V olcanoes National Park , began spewing fountains of glowing lava from a lava lake in its caldera. The lava lake is about 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) wide, and the eruptions were up to 150 feet (46 meters) high. (Courtesy of Janice Wei/National Park Service via AP) You can see some terrific photos and a video clip of the volcano at the following link i f you are interested.
DrFumblefinger goes on a nature hike in a beautiful national park in Costa Rica, providing great views of the Arenal Volcano.
DrFumblefinger visits Sunset Crater, just north of Flagstaff. The volcano erupted about a thousand years ago. Today you get to visit the rugged lava flow fields and study how vegetation is slowly re-establishing itself.
DrFumblefinger visits one of the view active volcanoes in Costa Rica, and catches a glimpse of the crater and its lake through thick volcanic fog.
George G shares an unusual tale of survival, gleaned during a visit to French Caribbean island of Martinique.
Antigua (Guatemala) is about 45 minutes away from Guatemala city. Located on the central highlands it is surrounded by several volcanoes, the largest of which, Volcan de Agua, has erupted several times, triggering associated earthquakes that have…
The largest island of the Canary archipelago , Tenerife is a unique sight to behold. This volcanic island attracts 10 million tourists every year with its stunning beaches, forests and breathtaking landscape. Sandy beach and amazing turquoise…
The dangers of an erupting volcano apparently do little to deter tourists looking for selfies
Jonathan L goes cave exploring in the Sierra Nevada foothills
Deception Island is one of the only active volcanoes in the world into whose caldera a ship can sail.
One of the world’s most active volcanoes has become active again. On June 7th, Kilauea, located in V olcanoes National Park , began spewing fountains of glowing lava from a lava lake in its caldera. The lava lake is about 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) wide, and the eruptions were up to 150 feet (46 meters) high. (Courtesy of Janice Wei/National Park Service via AP) You can see some terrific photos and a video clip of the volcano at the following link i f you are interested.
DrFumblefinger goes on a nature hike in a beautiful national park in Costa Rica, providing great views of the Arenal Volcano.
DrFumblefinger visits Sunset Crater, just north of Flagstaff. The volcano erupted about a thousand years ago. Today you get to visit the rugged lava flow fields and study how vegetation is slowly re-establishing itself.
DrFumblefinger visits one of the view active volcanoes in Costa Rica, and catches a glimpse of the crater and its lake through thick volcanic fog.
George G shares an unusual tale of survival, gleaned during a visit to French Caribbean island of Martinique.
Antigua (Guatemala) is about 45 minutes away from Guatemala city. Located on the central highlands it is surrounded by several volcanoes, the largest of which, Volcan de Agua, has erupted several times, triggering associated earthquakes that have…
The largest island of the Canary archipelago , Tenerife is a unique sight to behold. This volcanic island attracts 10 million tourists every year with its stunning beaches, forests and breathtaking landscape. Sandy beach and amazing turquoise…