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Volcanology Collection (page 4)

Volcanology, the captivating study of volcanoes and volcanic activity, takes us on a journey through some of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles

Background imageVolcanology 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 imageVolcanology 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 imageVolcanology 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 imageVolcanology 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 imageVolcanology Collection: The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius (engraving)

The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
729449 The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius. Illustration from a photograph)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: A well at the foot of Vesuvius (engraving)

A well at the foot of Vesuvius (engraving)
729425 A well at the foot of Vesuvius (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A well at the foot of Vesuvius)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Scene du monde primitif pendant la periode secondaire (colour litho)

Scene du monde primitif pendant la periode secondaire (colour litho)
3620747 Scene du monde primitif pendant la periode secondaire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene du monde primitif pendant la periode secondaire)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Award ceremony made by the Duke of Aosta in Naples for the soldiers who distinguished themselves

Award ceremony made by the Duke of Aosta in Naples for the soldiers who distinguished themselves for acts of value
2814958 Award ceremony made by the Duke of Aosta in Naples for the soldiers who distinguished themselves for acts of value

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Fish Ejected from Volcanoes (engraving)

Fish Ejected from Volcanoes (engraving)
3627880 Fish Ejected from Volcanoes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish Ejected from Volcanoes)

Background imageVolcanology 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 imageVolcanology Collection: The world volcanoes (litho)

The world volcanoes (litho)
6013426 The world volcanoes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world volcanoes)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: The air volcanoes of Turbaco (engraving)

The air volcanoes of Turbaco (engraving)
6001131 The air volcanoes of Turbaco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The air volcanoes of Turbaco)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Torre del Greco was destroyed by Vesuvius thirteen times and always rebuilt (colour litho)

Torre del Greco was destroyed by Vesuvius thirteen times and always rebuilt (colour litho)
2778012 Torre del Greco was destroyed by Vesuvius thirteen times and always rebuilt (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Eruption of Cotopaxi in 1741 (engraving)

Eruption of Cotopaxi in 1741 (engraving)
2788511 Eruption of Cotopaxi in 1741 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eruption of Cotopaxi in 1741)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: La Chaleur Souterraine du Globe Terrestre, Distribution Geographique des Volcans (colour litho)

La Chaleur Souterraine du Globe Terrestre, Distribution Geographique des Volcans (colour litho)
2780238 La Chaleur Souterraine du Globe Terrestre, Distribution Geographique des Volcans (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: The Religious Ceremony At The Inauguration Of The Monument To The Redeemer On Vesuvius

The Religious Ceremony At The Inauguration Of The Monument To The Redeemer On Vesuvius (colour litho)
2798324 The Religious Ceremony At The Inauguration Of The Monument To The Redeemer On Vesuvius (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Volcanoes of the World (engraving)

Volcanoes of the World (engraving)
1107079 Volcanoes of the World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volcanoes of the World)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Deodat de Dolomieu (engraving)

Deodat de Dolomieu (engraving)
815840 Deodat de Dolomieu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deodat de Dolomieu, (1750-1801)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: The parties for the 7th centenary of the University of Naples (colour litho)

The parties for the 7th centenary of the University of Naples (colour litho)
2809299 The parties for the 7th centenary of the University of Naples (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Crater of Kilauea, Sandwich Islands, in 1866 (litho)

Crater of Kilauea, Sandwich Islands, in 1866 (litho)
2808324 Crater of Kilauea, Sandwich Islands, in 1866 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crater of Kilauea, Sandwich Islands, in 1866)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: The Lancashire Lions (engraving)

The Lancashire Lions (engraving)
2777118 The Lancashire Lions (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lancashire Lions. Cartoon, 13 April 1872)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius seen from the center of the railway (engraving)

The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius seen from the center of the railway (engraving)
729448 The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius seen from the center of the railway (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Mud volcanoes at Turbaco, in the United States of Colombia, South America (engraving)

Mud volcanoes at Turbaco, in the United States of Colombia, South America (engraving)
967926 Mud volcanoes at Turbaco, in the United States of Colombia, South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mud volcanoes at Turbaco)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Tectonic plate boundary types, diagram

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)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Hawai i, satellite image

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy, in April 1872. After a photograph by German photographer

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: 3D model of erupting volcano with cross-section illustrating underground rock and magma layers

3D model of erupting volcano with cross-section illustrating underground rock and magma layers

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Looking for sulphur near a volcano. Illustration

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Kilauea Pahoehoe lava flow, Big Island, Hawaii

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Erta Ale volcano lava lake, Ethiopia C016 / 9673

Erta Ale volcano lava lake, Ethiopia C016 / 9673
Erta Ale volcano lava lake. The Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano is located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia. It has an active lava lake around 100 metres in diameter

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Quartz-feldspar porphyry C016 / 6206

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)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Hornblende-biotite granite C016 / 6205

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)

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Mount Etna erupting at night, 2012 C016 / 4637

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Early Earth globe, artwork C016 / 3733

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Chart by Joan Martines. Island of Sicily (1591)

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Olympus Mons and surroundings, Mars

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Bubbles rising in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, New Zealand

Bubbles rising in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, New Zealand
November 2007 - Bubbles rising in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 8, 2008 - Lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Kawah Ijen, acid lake with sulfur coast, Java Island, Indonesia

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Lava lake in pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Lava lake in pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 30, 2011 - Lava lake in pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Fumaroles in potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression

Fumaroles in potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression
February 1, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, fumaroles in potassium salt deposits formed by brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Natrocarbonatite lava flow from flank of hornito at Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, Tanzania

Natrocarbonatite lava flow from flank of hornito at Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, Tanzania
July 2004 - Eruption of natrocarbonatite lava flow from flank of hornito at Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Basaltic lava flow from pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Basaltic lava flow from pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 30, 2011 - Basaltic lava flow from pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Crater floor covered with basaltic lava flows, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression

Crater floor covered with basaltic lava flows, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression
January 30, 2011 - North crater floor covered with basaltic lava flows, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Papandayan sulfur cone, Java Island, Indonesia

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

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Orange coloration in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, New Zealand

Orange coloration in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, New Zealand
November 2007 - Orange coloration in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
November 2007 - Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Background imageVolcanology Collection: Devils Ink Pots hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Devils Ink Pots hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
November 2007 - Devils Ink Pots hot spring, coloured by crude oil and graphite, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand



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Volcanology, the captivating study of volcanoes and volcanic activity, takes us on a journey through some of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles. From the picturesque landscapes of Tenerife captured by satellite images to the mesmerizing sunsets painted by Krakatoa's eruption in 1883, these natural wonders never fail to leave us breathless. Even beyond our planet, volcanology extends its reach. The New Horizons image revealing Jupiter and its moon Io showcases the immense power that lies within celestial bodies. Back on Earth, we delve into the intricate dance between tectonic plates as seen in satellite images of the Syrian Desert. The raw force unleashed during volcanic eruptions is both terrifying and beautiful. Mount Etna erupting in 2012 reminds us of nature's uncontrollable might while Stromboli's double eruption offers a glimpse into its unpredictable behavior. As night falls, volcanoes become even more enchanting; their fiery glow illuminates the darkness with an otherworldly charm. Witnessing lava meeting the ocean is a sight that ignites our imagination – two opposing forces colliding with such intensity that it creates new landforms before our eyes. In Africa, a mesmerizing lava lake captivates our attention with its constant motion and vibrant colors. Yet amidst this grandeur lie reminders of danger and destruction. The Merapi volcanic eruption in June 2006 serves as a stark reminder of how communities can be forever altered by these geological events. Intriguing phenomena like steam rings add another layer to this field of study – mysterious smoke-like formations rising from active vents capture both scientists' curiosity and artists' inspiration alike. Volcanology unravels Earth's fiery secrets while simultaneously reminding us of our own vulnerability against nature's mightiest forces. It invites us to marvel at these breathtaking displays while urging caution and respect for their potential consequences.