PIX4655756: Star sky and 1 m telescope of the observatory of the Pic du Midi - Starry sky above Pic du Midi observatory - Star sky and dome of the telescope of the observatory of the Pic du Midi. January 2012. Starry sky above the 1 meter telescope dome at Pic du Midi observatory. January 2012 / Bridgeman Images
PIX4676405: Galapagos Islands - The Galapagos Islands seen from the space shuttle - Volcanoes of Galapagos Islands seen by the shuttle Endeavour in December 2001. In the center the island of Isabela, in the top left the island of Fernanda. Lava flows appear as dark stringy patches leading down the flanks of volcanoes which comprise the large, seahorse - shaped island of Isabela. Other flows appear on the flanks of Fernandina Island, the smaller round island to the left, which is made up of a single large volcanic cone. The Galapagos Islands lie above a hot spot underneath the oceanic plate that has been active at least for tens of millions of years. December 200 / Bridgeman Images
PIX4676560: Lava flow from Etna - Lava flow from Etna - Lava flow on the slopes of Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. In the distance, the lights of the city of Catania. Lava flow on the slopes of Mount Etna, one of the most active volcano on earth. Background are the citylights of Catania / Bridgeman Images
PIX4676795: Sakurajima volcano and city of Kagoshima - Japan - Sakurajima Volcano and city of Kagoshima - Japan - Sakura-Jima volcano is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. In the foreground is the city of Kagoshima, located less than eight kilometres from the volcano. Image obtained in December 2009. Sakura-jima is one of the most active stratovolcano on Earth. Foreground is the city of Kagoshima, located at five miles from the volcano. December 2009 / Bridgeman Images
PIX4676960: Anak Krakatau volcano eruption - Anak Krakatau volcano - Anak Krakatau volcano eruption in May 2008. This explosive-type active volcano is located in Indonesia on the Pacific belt of fire. The Anak Krakatau (the “son of Krakatoa”) appeared in 1927 on the remains of the terrible explosion of Krakatoa in 1883. Volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatau in May 2008. This active volcano is located in Indonesia on the Pacific Ring of fire. Anak Krakatau, which means child of Kratatau,””” emerged from the sea in 1928 replacing the Krakatau craters destroyed in the 1883 eruption. / Bridgeman Images