From enormous plumes of ash to spewing lava and the menacing look of volcanic lightning, eruptions are a nature photographer’s dream. Here is a collection of the 20 most incredible photos of volcanic eruptions both past and present. Enjoy!
1. Undersea Volcano off the coast of Tonga – March 18, 2009
2. Chaiten Volcano, Chile – May 2, 2008
3. Sarychev Volcano, Russia – June 12, 2009
4. Kliuchevskoi Volcano, Russia – October 11, 1994
5. Cleveland Volcano, Alaska – May 23, 2006
6. Mt. Augustine, Alaska – March 27, 2006
7. Mount Merapi, Indonesia – November 1, 2010
8. Mayon Volcano, Philippines – September 23, 1984
9. Kliuchevskoi Volcano, Russia – October 24, 1994
10. Mt. Etna, Italy – April 8, 2010
11. Sakurajima, Japan – November 23, 2009
12. Undersea Volcano off the coast of Tonga – March 18, 2009
13. Mount Merapi, Indonesia – November 3, 2010
14. Chaiten Volcano, Chile – May 6, 2008
15. Eyjafjallajokul Volcano, Iceland – April 17, 2010
16. Eyjafjallajokul Volacano, Iceland – April 17, 2010
17. Mt. Bromo, Indonesia – September 28, 2006
18. Puyehue Volcano, Chile – June 5, 2011
19. Mount Soputan Volcano, Indonesia – June 6, 2008
20. Mount Redoubt, Alaska – April 21, 1990