Volcano meets Lightning Storm

[red192]

Two of nature's most spectacular forces produced an incredible brew in
the skies of Chile as a volcanic eruption met a lightning storm. Tons of
dust and ash from the eruption of the Chaitén volcano poured into the
night sky just as an electric storm passed overhead.

The resulting collision created a spectacular sight as lightning flickered
around the dust cloud amid the orange glow of the volcano. The eruption
was all the more spectacular because the Chaitén volcano, 800miles
(1,290km) south of Santiago, has been dormant for hundreds - if not
thousands of years.

The Patagonian volcano began erupting on Friday and the 12-mile-high plume
has left vast tracts of land coated with a layer of ash.

[kali]

wow they Are beautiful

where did you get these?

[red192]

Originally Posted by kali

wow they Are beautiful

where did you get these?

They were waiting for me in my email last night when I got home from work. I think they are awsome!

[kellywess]

The pics are amazing, although you have to admit it looks like all hell is breaking loose.
Amazing photography.

[jenseits]

Wow, it would be a dream to be able to take photos like that.

[red192]

Yes it would be Jenseits! I love photography, and wish I could afford a great camera. ONE DAY I will! <wink wink> When I win the lottery! hehe

[Buteo]

Incredible pics of a fairly rare event.

[fluffy_stitch]

wow that looks like something from a sci-fi movie!!! must have been a bit scary.

[Chico's Mom]

The word "awesome" is overused these days, but THAT is definitely awesome!

I would love to be able to be in the middle of something like that if I could remain perfectly safe, not get electrocuted or suffocated, etc...just to witness the power!! WOW!!

[Bal]

Wowwwwwwwwww