This magical entity defines our treasured lands. The essence of this molten liquid shapes our planet and stores properties rich in the building blocks life so desperately seeks.
This spectacular image shows lava pouring down a volcano. It pools at different levels on the face of rocks. The lava looks thin here so it will be at a very high temperature.
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This lava image is forcing jets of steam high into the air. Its hot path is creating a new island as we read. This is the island of Kalapana one of the Hawaii live volcanoes.
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This is a set lava flow. You can see the curves and twists of the once molten flow. It looks like a raised platform ready for whatever life can throw at it. If you're ever popping West of Hawthorne Nevada. And fancy checking out Stone Cabin Canyon. You can indulge in your sense of knowledge that you are standing on a fresh part of new Earth.
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These are called lava tubes. Once the lava reaches the sea or spreads out over the existing land, you can walk through these. Obviously you would have to wait until all the lava has passed through and cooled down. This picture was taken from a helicopter.
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Now dry, this once molten flow is ready to be absorbed by natures flourishing greenery. You can see already stems of trees, bushes, and grass pushing there way through.
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What a spectrum of orange zest. Twisting, turning and moulding its way to a new beginning. This image was taken at night. I think it captures the molten lava in a beautiful state.
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So there you have it some rather cool snaps of live and set lava.
