Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Photo of the Day: Heart of the volcano

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If anyone’s ever wondered what a volcanic magma chamber looked like from 650 feet down inside it … well, you have very peculiar interests. And also, here you go:

This reportedly the first time humans have ever ventured into a magma chamber, which I find to be rather incredible, given the amount of interest, cultural and scientific, that people vest in volcanic phenomena.

(via The Daily Grail)