God damn I love volcanos.
The Chaitén volcano now erupting in southern Chile is one of 200 to 300 volcanoes in the “Andean Arc” region of Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Columbia considered active by volcanologists.
“Volcanologists” being, of course, my new title of choice for all future business cards.
A cloud of smoke and ashes produced by intensified eruption of the Chaiten volcano are seen over Chaiten on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in southern Chile. The eruption spewed incandescent material and blated ash some 20 miles (30 kilometers) into the Andean sky, forcing authorities to a complete evacuation of the area. (AP Photo/La Tercera)
Absolutely amazing, if you ask me. We’re talking about a context which encompasses the Earth as a whole. A massive swirling ball of molten rock that spews out into our living space and shifts along enormous plates. Bad ass.
The local cultures actually used the sediment from the eruptions to create things like pottery and art.
8 Responses to “Holes of Awesome that Erupt with Cool”rss
David Tamayo, on May 10th, 2008, said:
I was in the Philippines when Mt. Pinatubo erupted. Even though I was in Manila, the whole area was covered in volcanic ash. It was a amazing experience. Great photo. I have Faved you in Technorati. Keep up the good work.
Goran Website, on May 11th, 2008, said:
Wow, what an awesome pictures. Looks like you did some serious Photoshop work. Definitely worth a StumbleUpon
Heidi, on May 12th, 2008, said:
Amazing picture. I like your attitude and your blog.
Sara Sioux, on May 12th, 2008, said:
Oh man, best blog title ever. I also freaking love volcanoes, and ever since I discovered that they also blow amazing smoke rings I’ve developed a small volcano obsession. I would love to see one erupt, I think that would be a great life experience, although hopefully from a safe distance. My alternative goal is to actually fly through a giant volcano O in a helicopter, but that sounds way more dangerous. Anyways, here’s a picture. :)
http://melodramatic.com/pics/volcano.jpg
Travis, on May 17th, 2008, said:
Awesome pic Sara
Steve, on May 20th, 2008, said:
Haven’t got my head around the title yet but very poetic nonetheless.
Do you reckon that is photoshoped then Goran, or is it just the immense power and beauty of nature?
Goran Website, on May 20th, 2008, said:
Hi Steve.
Nature is more beautiful then anything that we can imagine, it just looks so awesome that its as if…
Rani, on May 23rd, 2008, said:
OMG!
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