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Anything For The Perfect Volcano Shot!

Monday, April 27, 2009

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Anything For The Perfect Volcano Shot!

Dr Tom Pfeiffer steps gingerly across the Kilauea lava flow. It is hard to tell which direction to go in, and in the harsh volcanic landscape, even harder to judge distances. The terrain is tough as hell, undulating underfoot and too hot to proceed in places. Then there is the lava to think about. In a flash, the base of the fresh cone above the lava skylight collapses, giving way to a huge surge of molten rock that rapidly begins flooding the entire area.

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