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"Nature's Fiery Spectacles: Exploring the Power of Eruption" Witness the raw power and beauty of an erupting volcano at Mauna Loa

Background imageErupting Collection: The Eruption of Vesuvius, 1771 (oil on canvas)

The Eruption of Vesuvius, 1771 (oil on canvas)
2970759 The Eruption of Vesuvius, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); 116.8x242.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles H. and Mary F. S

Background imageErupting Collection: Plate XXXVIII from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two

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

Background imageErupting Collection: Eruption of Mount Vesuvius (colour litho)

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius (colour litho)
3099136 Eruption of Mount Vesuvius (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Sous une pluie de pierres. Accident au Vesuve)

Background imageErupting Collection: Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (pencil on paper)

Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (pencil on paper)
3120559 Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (pencil on paper) by Swinburne, Edward (1765-1847); 23.5x32.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: For colour sketch of the same eruption on recto see image 3120564)

Background imageErupting Collection: Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century

Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

Background imageErupting Collection: View of the Monte S. Angelo on which there is a Convent of Camaldolefi Monks, Plate XI

View of the Monte S. Angelo on which there is a Convent of Camaldolefi Monks, Plate XI
1275096 View of the Monte S. Angelo on which there is a Convent of Camaldolefi Monks, Plate XI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Background imageErupting Collection: Vesuvius, Eruption of 1794 (gouache on paper)

Vesuvius, Eruption of 1794 (gouache on paper)
UCL273814 Vesuvius, Eruption of 1794 (gouache on paper) by Italian School, (19th century); Geology Collections, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Vesuvius)

Background imageErupting Collection: Eruption of Vesuvius, Monday 9th August 1779, plate 3, published as a supplement to

Eruption of Vesuvius, Monday 9th August 1779, plate 3, published as a supplement to
STC181183 Eruption of Vesuvius, Monday 9th August 1779, plate 3, published as a supplement to Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Background imageErupting Collection: The eruption of the Santorini volcano, illustration from Etudes sur les Volcans

The eruption of the Santorini volcano, illustration from Etudes sur les Volcans
CHT177443 The eruption of the Santorini volcano, illustration from Etudes sur les Volcans by the artist, engraved by Druck and Arnold, 1881 (colour litho) by Schmidt

Background imageErupting Collection: The eruption of the Georgios volcano, illustration from

The eruption of the Georgios volcano, illustration from
CHT177445 The eruption of the Georgios volcano, illustration from Santorini and Its Eruptions by the artist, engraved by Eugene Ciceri, 1879 (colour litho) by Fouque

Background imageErupting Collection: Eruption of Vesuvius in 1771 (oil on canvas)

Eruption of Vesuvius in 1771 (oil on canvas)
AGN49565 Eruption of Vesuvius in 1771 (oil on canvas) by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Background imageErupting Collection: A view of Vesuvius Erupting by Night (oil on canvas)

A view of Vesuvius Erupting by Night (oil on canvas)
1127723 A view of Vesuvius Erupting by Night (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 42.5x71.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageErupting Collection: A volcanic island with a harbour and shipping (oil on canvas) (see also 335991)

A volcanic island with a harbour and shipping (oil on canvas) (see also 335991)
CH335989 A volcanic island with a harbour and shipping (oil on canvas) (see also 335991) by Canaletto, (G A Canal) (1697-1768) & Guerra, G

Background imageErupting Collection: Coastline of the Bay of Naples from the ancient Roman town of Baiae, Cape Miseno

Coastline of the Bay of Naples from the ancient Roman town of Baiae, Cape Miseno, with Vesuvius in the distance (litho)
5997044 Coastline of the Bay of Naples from the ancient Roman town of Baiae, Cape Miseno, with Vesuvius in the distance (litho) by German School

Background imageErupting Collection: View of the Port of Naples (gouache on paper)

View of the Port of Naples (gouache on paper)
XIR232899 View of the Port of Naples (gouache on paper) by Baur, Johann Wilhelm (fl.c.1600-40); Louvre, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageErupting Collection: The Aphroessa and Georgios lava flows during an eruption of the Santorini volcano

The Aphroessa and Georgios lava flows during an eruption of the Santorini volcano
CHT177444 The Aphroessa and Georgios lava flows during an eruption of the Santorini volcano, illustration from Etudes sur les Volcans by the artist, engraved by Druck and Arnold

Background imageErupting Collection: Vesuvius, eruption of 1810 (gouache on paper)

Vesuvius, eruption of 1810 (gouache on paper)
UCL273811 Vesuvius, eruption of 1810 (gouache on paper) by Italian School, (19th century); Geology Collections, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Vesuvius)

Background imageErupting Collection: Greece and Rome - Rome: Landscape by the sea at Cape Miseno with Vesuvius in the background

Greece and Rome - Rome: Landscape by the sea at Cape Miseno with Vesuvius in the background. (engraving)
729388 Greece and Rome - Rome: Landscape by the sea at Cape Miseno with Vesuvius in the background. (engraving) by Closs, Adolf (1840-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greece and Rome - Rome)

Background imageErupting Collection: Kilauea, Hawaii (chromolitho)

Kilauea, Hawaii (chromolitho)
2788819 Kilauea, Hawaii (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kilauea, Hawaii)

Background imageErupting Collection: Stromboli, Italy (chromolitho)

Stromboli, Italy (chromolitho)
2788816 Stromboli, Italy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stromboli, Italy)

Background imageErupting Collection: The Destruction of Pompeii, c. 1835 (oil on canvas)

The Destruction of Pompeii, c. 1835 (oil on canvas)
2829654 The Destruction of Pompeii, c.1835 (oil on canvas) by Poole, Paul Falconer (1807-79); 107.5x154 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageErupting Collection: Vesuvius erupting, 1880 (chromolitho)

Vesuvius erupting, 1880 (chromolitho)
3621665 Vesuvius erupting, 1880 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vesuvius erupting, 1880)

Background imageErupting Collection: Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3120564 Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Swinburne, Edward (1765-1847); 23.5x32.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed Old Lava)

Background imageErupting Collection: General view of Naples and Pignolo, Italy

General view of Naples and Pignolo, Italy, with Mount Vesuvius erupting in the distance. Date: circa 1905

Background imageErupting Collection: Castello dell Ovo, Naples, Italy

Castello dell Ovo, Naples, Italy, viewed from the Via Partenope, with Mount Vesuvius in the distance on the right. Date: circa 1905

Background imageErupting Collection: General view of the Foro Civile, Pompeii, Italy

General view of the Foro Civile, Pompeii, Italy
General view of the Foro Civile (public forum), Pompeii, Italy, with Mount Vesuvius in the distance. Date: circa 1900

Background imageErupting Collection: View of Hamilton escorting their Sicilian majesties on 11th May 1771

View of Hamilton escorting their Sicilian majesties on 11th May 1771
1202337 View of Hamilton escorting their Sicilian majesties on 11th May 1771, to observe the lava flow from the great eruption of Vesuvius

Background imageErupting Collection: Phenomena of nature (engraving)

Phenomena of nature (engraving)
1090875 Phenomena of nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phenomena of nature)

Background imageErupting Collection: Etna from Taormina (pencil & w / c heightened with white)

Etna from Taormina (pencil & w / c heightened with white)
CH378127 Etna from Taormina (pencil & w/c heightened with white) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageErupting Collection: Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, published 1750 (etching)

Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, published 1750 (etching)
1275185 Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, published 1750 (etching) by Perziado, Francesco Spagnolo (1713-1789); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageErupting Collection: Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767
1275093 Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Background imageErupting Collection: Mount Erebus (colour litho)

Mount Erebus (colour litho)
668751 Mount Erebus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Erebus, Antarctica)

Background imageErupting Collection: View of Vesuvius, from Receuil des cartes et des vues du voyage en Amerique en

View of Vesuvius, from Receuil des cartes et des vues du voyage en Amerique en
TRV228970 View of Vesuvius, from Receuil des cartes et des vues du voyage en Amerique en Italie en Sicile et en Egypt fait pendant les annees 1816-21 (litho) (b/w photo) by Montule

Background imageErupting Collection: Cross-section of the earths crust, frontispiece from L Ecorce Terrestre

Cross-section of the earths crust, frontispiece from L Ecorce Terrestre
CHT236043 Cross-section of the earths crust, frontispiece from L Ecorce Terrestre: Les Mineraux by Emile With, 1874 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageErupting Collection: France Helps Martinique after the Eruption of a Volcano, Montagne Pelee, on Martinique

France Helps Martinique after the Eruption of a Volcano, Montagne Pelee, on Martinique
CHT293268 France Helps Martinique after the Eruption of a Volcano, Montagne Pelee, on Martinique, from Le Petit Journal, 1st June 1902 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageErupting Collection: Summit of Vesuvius (engraving)

Summit of Vesuvius (engraving)
UCL273839 Summit of Vesuvius (engraving) by French School, (18th century) (after); Geology Collections, University College London

Background imageErupting Collection: Vesuvius - A Great Avalanche of Hot Ashes near the Observatory

Vesuvius - A Great Avalanche of Hot Ashes near the Observatory
UCL273827 Vesuvius - A Great Avalanche of Hot Ashes near the Observatory, 13th April 1906 (b/w photo) by Perret, F.A. (fl.1906); Geology Collections, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Background imageErupting Collection: Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (engraving)

Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (engraving)
UCL273815 Eruption of Vesuvius, 1794 (engraving) by Allesandro, Anna (18th-19th century); Geology Collections, University College London

Background imageErupting Collection: Vesuvius, eruption of 1828 (gouache on paper)

Vesuvius, eruption of 1828 (gouache on paper)
UCL273813 Vesuvius, eruption of 1828 (gouache on paper) by Vito, Camillo da (fl.1831); Geology Collections, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Vesuvius, Eruz del 1828; ); eUCL Art Museum

Background imageErupting Collection: The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno

The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno
NCO191756 The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageErupting Collection: Vesuvius from Posilipo (oil on canvas)

Vesuvius from Posilipo (oil on canvas)
CH378085 Vesuvius from Posilipo (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 102.8x128.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageErupting Collection: New excavations at Pompeii, Italy (engraving)

New excavations at Pompeii, Italy (engraving)
6001379 New excavations at Pompeii, Italy (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New excavations at Pompeii, Italy)

Background imageErupting Collection: Vesuvius

Vesuvius
AGN81859 Vesuvius by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 102.9x128. cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageErupting Collection: Mount Vesuvius (engraving)

Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
3622608 Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Vesuvius.); © Look and Learn

Background imageErupting Collection: The geysers, or hot fountains of Iceland (engraving)

The geysers, or hot fountains of Iceland (engraving)
3622277 The geysers, or hot fountains of Iceland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The geysers, or hot fountains of Iceland.); © Look and Learn

Background imageErupting Collection: Nea Kameni, volcanic island in the caldera of the Greek island of Santorini after the euption of

Nea Kameni, volcanic island in the caldera of the Greek island of Santorini after the euption of 1866 (colour litho)
3621002 Nea Kameni, volcanic island in the caldera of the Greek island of Santorini after the euption of 1866 (colour litho) by German School



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"Nature's Fiery Spectacles: Exploring the Power of Eruption" Witness the raw power and beauty of an erupting volcano at Mauna Loa, one of the Hawaiian Islands' most iconic landmarks. Step back in time to 1817 as Mount Vesuvius unleashes its wrath on paper, captured in a stunning watercolor painting that immortalizes its explosive eruption. Discover Jupiter's moon Io, where volcanic eruptions paint a mesmerizing picture against the backdrop of space in this captivating New Horizons image. Journey to ancient Roman ruins at Herculaneum, Italy, where painted murals and frescoes inside rooms tell stories frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Unveil Yellowstone National Park's hidden treasures through a map that reveals geothermal wonders and hints at nature's potential for fiery outbursts. Experience Sicily's majestic Mount Etna as lava flows during an awe-inspiring eruption, showcasing both destruction and creation on this beautiful Italian island. Marvel at the sun's dramatic display with a solar prominence—an explosive event that releases immense energy into space—reminding us of our place within the vast cosmos. Immerse yourself in Castle Geyser's eruption within Yellowstone National Park’s Upper Geyser Basin—a breathtaking spectacle where boiling water shoots high into the air amidst steamy clouds. Explore Kamchatka, Russia as Tolbachik Volcano erupts violently, sending rivers of molten lava cascading down its slopes—an unforgettable sight etched into memory forever. Travel back to early 1900s Wyoming when tourists gathered around Old Faithful geyser in anticipation; capturing a historic moment when nature revealed her true power and wonderment off Dampier/New Britain coast (1700).