17/09/2025
Blue lava
This breathtaking sight comes from the Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia, one of the only places on Earth where flames appear as glowing blue lava. At night, escaping sulfur gases ignite at scorching temperatures, creating rivers of electric-blue fire.
It looks otherworldly, but it’s one of Earth’s most extreme natural wonders—hidden deep in the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places on the planet.
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