Glass Frame : Lava lake covered with sections of cooled rock
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Lava lake covered with sections of cooled rock
Lava lake. Lake of molten rock (lava) with dark, cooler, solidified sections floating on its surface. The internal motions of the lava causes the surface sections to break apart and reveal the brighter lava beneath. These sections of cooler material riding on the fluid lava duplicate, on a very small scale, the motion of the plates of the Earths crust as they move over the fluid mantle within our planet. The movement of these crustal plates is known as plate tectonics. Cracks between the crustal plates allow molten rock within the mantle to reach the surface and be released as lava. Photographed at the Mauna Loa vent of the Kilauea volcano, Hawaii on 27 August 1972
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Hawaii Kilauea Lake Lava Lava Flows Lava Lake Plate Tectonics Volcano
7"x5" Glass Mount
Wall mounted or free-standing, these black edged glass frames feature a smooth chamfered edge and a stylish black border (on back face of the glass). Manufactured from 4mm thick glass, Glass Mounts are a durable, professional way of displaying and protecting your prints. Your 7x5 print is slotted into the back of the frame so can easily be changed if needed.
Tempered Glass Mounts are ideal for wall display, plus the smaller sizes can also be used free-standing via an integral stand
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the mesmerizing sight of a lava lake adorned with sections of cooled rock. The fiery molten rock, known as lava, forms a lake with dark, solidified sections floating on its surface. The internal movements within the lava cause these cooler sections to break apart and unveil the brighter, scorching lava beneath. Remarkably, this miniature-scale phenomenon mirrors the motion of Earth's crustal plates as they glide over the fluid mantle beneath our planet's surface—a process referred to as plate tectonics. Just like cracks between these crustal plates allow molten rock from within the mantle to reach the surface and erupt as lava, cracks in this volcanic landscape enable glimpses into nature's raw power. Photographed at Hawaii's Mauna Loa vent of Kilauea volcano on 27 August 1972, this image showcases not only an awe-inspiring natural spectacle but also highlights key geological concepts such as plate tectonics and lava flows. It serves as a testament to both the beauty and scientific significance found in Earth's dynamic processes. This remarkable photograph is brought to you by Science Photo Library—an invaluable resource for those seeking visual representations of various scientific subjects—depicting an extraordinary moment that reminds us of our planet's ever-changing nature.
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