Stunning photo gallary of volcanoes

2009-11-30 14:41 BJT

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The Pacific smolders as lava from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano hits the
ocean. Kilauea is a shield volcano, or a low, gently sloping volcano
built almost entirely from basaltic lava flows. It is one of five such
volcanoes that make up Hawaii's Big Island.

Perched above the lighted city of Catania, Italy, Mount Etna hurls a
fountain of fire skyward as rivers of lava spill down its flanks. In
spite of its dazzling displays, Mount Etna is a relatively safe volcano
with rare, compact eruptions and slow-flowing lava that gives people a
chance to escape.