Lava flow boiling the sea, Hawaii

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Lava flow boiling the sea, Hawaii

Lava flow boiling the sea. Helicopter flying near a cloud of steam generated by lava entering the sea on the coast of a volcanic island. This is a sightseeing helicopter, bringing people to view the interaction between the lava and the sea. Lava is molten rock that rises from beneath the Earths surface. It is hot enough to vaporise water, turning it instantly to steam. Eventually, the sea water will cool the lava, and new volcanic rock (black) will form. If the rate of eruption of lava is greater than the rate of erosion by the sea, then the island will grow in size. This lava flow is from the Kilauea volcano on the Pacific island of Hawaii

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the awe-inspiring sight of a lava flow boiling the sea on the coast of a volcanic island in Hawaii. As a helicopter hovers near a cloud of steam generated by the interaction between molten rock and ocean water, tourists aboard are treated to an extraordinary display of nature's power. Lava, rising from beneath the Earth's surface, is scorching enough to instantly vaporize water upon contact, creating billowing clouds of steam. Over time, as the sea water cools down the lava, new volcanic rock emerges in its wake, forming striking black formations. The delicate balance between eruption and erosion determines whether this island will expand or diminish in size. The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Pacific island serves as the source for this mesmerizing lava flow. Its relentless energy reminds us of both its beauty and danger. This spectacle attracts visitors from all over who seek to witness firsthand how these natural forces shape our planet. As we marvel at this 21st-century scene captured by Science Photo Library, it serves as a reminder that Earth science encompasses various disciplines such as physical geography and volcanology. This image encapsulates not only geological wonder but also highlights humanity's desire to explore and understand our world better.

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