Check out this awesome view of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano [Photo]

Ashraf September 2, 2012 15

Anyone remember that volcano eruption of 2010 that dumped ash all over Europe and caused havoc with air travel? Yeah, well, the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull was responsible for that whole mess. It started erupting on March 20, 2010 with a second eruption on April 12, 2010. After that the sky was the limit for Eyjafjallajokull to screw with airlines and passengers.

The following photograph is of ash and lightening above the Eyjafjallajokull volcano; let me know if it looks as damn amazing as I think it does:

Of course I wouldn’t want to be at that place at the time this was happening (or any other time, for that matter), but I can enjoy the beauty from the safety of my home, right?

[via NASA, Image credit Marco Fulle]

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15 Comments »

tony September 2, 2012 at 11:14 PM (comment permalink) -

What I would like to know is why there’s almost always lightning when a volcano erupts.
Darn good photo ! Thanks for that.

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Locutus September 2, 2012 at 11:48 PM (comment permalink) -

I personally prefer this photo: http://bit.ly/dpUEf9

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Jeanjean September 3, 2012 at 12:21 AM (comment permalink) -

Apocalyptic ! I hope Etna (easier to remember and pronounce) will remain wise when I get there in a few days.

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Ashraf September 3, 2012 at 1:22 AM (comment permalink) -
Mr. Boss

@tony: You are welcome!
@Locutus: LMAO!
@Jeanjean: Is Etna sort for Eyjafjallajokull? Are you going there?

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Jeanjean September 3, 2012 at 1:54 AM (comment permalink) -

@ Ashraf
Etna is a volcano in Sicily.
A walk on its sides is planned during an excursion.

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chuck September 3, 2012 at 5:07 AM (comment permalink) -

Great Desktop Background-although the lightening might “burn in” after some time.

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AFPhys September 3, 2012 at 7:19 AM (comment permalink) -

Tremendous photo!

It really looks like it is photoshopped, but nature can be like that.

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vandamme September 3, 2012 at 7:26 AM (comment permalink) -

There’s volcano lightning due to the triboelectric effect: charged pieces of dust falling through a differently charged cloud (of dust), and the kinetic energy of the falling dust builds up more charge. Like one of those big Van de Graaf generators that shoot huge sparks. It’s all very dry so builds up lots of voltage. Thunderstorms do the same thing, because the raindrops are not connected and don’t short each other out.

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Prema September 3, 2012 at 8:16 AM (comment permalink) -

doh i clicked a shortened URL from Locutus just after reading Ashraf’s “new type of malware article” … this will take some practice.

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Bob September 3, 2012 at 8:19 AM (comment permalink) -

Would love to understand the “how” this picture was taken.

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tony September 3, 2012 at 10:36 AM (comment permalink) -

@vandamme:

Thanks vandamme, that makes sense.

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barney September 3, 2012 at 3:42 PM (comment permalink) -

I’m curious to know who/what is the apparent fire-being sitting on the mid-lower right.

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Ashraf September 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM (comment permalink) -
Mr. Boss

@Jeanjean: Oh. Enjoy your walk :-)
@chuck: Indeed, although a bit dark for my taste as a background.
@AFPhys: Yeah, I agree — with both your statements.
@vandamme: Ahhhh, physics! Thanks for the info. :-)
@Prema: What you need is http://dottech.org/freeware-reviews/10128/dont-get-rick-rolled-use-long-url-please-to-un-shorten-shortened-links/.
@Bob: With a camera? I’m confused as to what you are asking.
@barney: Say what? I don’t see anyone.

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jayesstee September 4, 2012 at 8:34 AM (comment permalink) -

@Ashraf: But WHERE was the camera?

Breathtaking image – thank you.

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Ashraf September 6, 2012 at 12:31 AM (comment permalink) -
Mr. Boss

@jayesstee: On top of a mountain. xD You are welcome!

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