Vulcanology Collection

Krakatoa sunsets, 1883 artworks
Krakatoa sunsets. Artwork of the spectacular red and orange sunsets caused in London, England, by the August 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, a volcano thousands of kilometres away in Indonesia

Jupiter and Io, New Horizons image
Jupiter and Io. Montage of images of Jupiter (left) and its moon Io (right), obtained by the New Horizons spacecraft in February and March 2007 as it passed Jupiter on its way to Pluto

Tenerife, satellite image. Satellite image of Tenerife showing Mount Teide (lower centre). Vegetation is green, and water is blue

Earths tectonic plates. Global map showing the boundaries of the tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust. The eight major plates are the: African Plate, Antarctic Plate, Indian Plate

Syrian Desert, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is red and dark green, while arid areas of sand and rock are light green and light blue. Water is blue

Volcano Observatory, Montserrat, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Volcano on the island of Thera (Santorini) in eruption, 1866. The horseshoe shape of the island was created during a cataclysmic eruption c1500 BC

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

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

Lava meeting the ocean. Lava from the Kilauea volcano exploding and producing a plume of steam, smoke and gases where it meets the Pacific Ocean

Lava lake, Africa
Lava lake. Molten lava inside a volcanic vent on the floor of a cinder cone. This is Erta Ale, a volcano in the Afar depression of Ethiopia

Excavations at Pompei: Wall painting from the House of the Vetti showing cupids as goldsmiths
545038 Excavations at Pompei: Wall painting from the House of the Vetti showing cupids as goldsmiths, uncovered during the excavations. Pompei was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD

Lassen Volcanic National Park Travel Poster, 1938 (lithograph)
2622352 Lassen Volcanic National Park Travel Poster, 1938 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage travel poster for Lassen Volcanic National Park)

Plate XXXVIII from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two
2919848 Plate XXXVIII from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton, 1776 (w/c on paper) by Fabris

Plate VI from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies
2919846 Plate VI from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton, 1776 (w/c on paper) by Fabris, Pietro (fl.1768-78); 45.8x32.5 cm; The University of St

Plate IX from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies
2919845 Plate IX from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton, 1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Fabris

Volcanic eruption on Jupiters moon, lo, 1979. The innermost of Jupiters four Galilean moons, Io is the most volcanically active body in the Solar System. Photographed by Voyager II

Sectional view of the Earth, showing central fire and volcanoes, 1665. From Mundus Subterraneous by Athanasius Kircher

Mount Rangitoto in Auckland, New Zealand 3
Auckland, New Zealnd - 26 May 2012; The dormant volcanic cone of Mount Rangitoto dominates Auckland Harbour in New Zealands North Island.Its name means bloody sky in Maori

Mount Rangitoto in Auckland Harbour
The dormant volcanic cone of Mount Rangitoto dominates Auckland Harbour in New Zealands North Island.Its name means bloody sky in Maori. It is thought to have last erupted around 500 years ago

Tectonic plate boundary types, diagram
Tectonic plate boundary types. Diagram showing three types of movement (arrows) at tectonic plate boundaries. Tectonic plates moving parallel to each other (bottom)

Hawai i, satellite image. Satellite image of the island of Hawai i, also known as Big Island. Vegetation is green, water is blue, and cloud is white

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy, in April 1872. After a photograph by German photographer Giorgio Sommer, 1834-1914

Looking for sulphur near a volcano. Illustration from Tractatus de Herbis, 15th c. from De Materia Medica by Dioscorides. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. EMILIA-ROMAGNA. Modena. Estense Library

Kilauea Pahoehoe lava flow, Big Island, Hawaii
October 25, 2004 - Kilauea Pahoehoe lava flow, Big Island, Hawaii

Quartz-feldspar porphyry C016 / 6206
Quartz-feldspar porphyry. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Hornblende-biotite granite C016 / 6205
Hornblende-biotite granite. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

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

Early Earth globe, artwork C016 / 3733
Early Earth globe, artwork. On this early Earth, the first continents are forming with clouds present in the atmosphere. On the existing land masses, there is widespread volcanic activity

Chart by Joan Martines. Island of Sicily (1591). Miniature Painting

Olympus Mons and surroundings, Mars
Olympus Mond, the largest volcano in our solar system. North of its mountain is a rough tongue called Lycus Sulci, a valley with some craters called Diacria Patera and a bow in the north

Luigi Palmieri (1807-1896), Italian geophysicist. Palimieri was director of the Vesuvius Observatory which monitored the activity of the volcano. In 1855 he invented a seismograph

Italy, Sardinia Region, Province of Carbonia-Iglesias, Geominerary Park of Sardinia
Italy - Sardinia Region - Geominerary Park of Sardinia - Gonnesa (Province of Carbonia-Iglesias). San Giovanni mine, Santa Barbara cave

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

The world famous Ngorongoro Crater. Its 102-square-mile crater floor is the haunt of a wonderful wildlife spectacle

Borobudur at dusk, view on Merapi, Java
The Borobudur is a 9th-century Buddhist temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It is the worlds largest Buddhist temple

Kawah Ijen, acid lake with sulfur coast, Java Island, Indonesia
June 17, 2008 - Kawah Ijen, acid lake with sulfur coast, Java Island, Indonesia

Papandayan sulfur cone, Java Island, Indonesia
June 4, 2006 - Papandayan sulfur cone, Java Island, Indonesia

Agriculture near Kinilow town at foot of Lokon-Empung volcano, Indonesia
December 8, 2012 - Agriculture near Kinilow town at foot of Lokon-Empung volcano, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Papandayan acid lake with fumarole reflection, Java Island, Indonesia
June 4, 2006 - Papandayan acid lake with fumarole reflection, Java Island, Indonesia

Erta Ale fountaining lava lake, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 8, 2008 - Erta Ale fountaining lava lake, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

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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.