Marc Szeglat | volcanoes and eruptions

Merapi 2006

February 3, 2022February 3, 2006 by Marc Szeglat

In 2006 Mount Merapi erupted a lava dome. Pyroclastic flows were generated by partial collapse of this dome. 2 people died.

Piton Fournaise: Ocean Entry

February 3, 2022February 3, 2004 by Marc Szeglat

The eruption in 2004 was amazing and one of the last eruptions, where access to the eruption side was easy. Lava flows entered into the ocean.

Ol Doinyo Lengai

February 3, 2022February 3, 2002 by Marc Szeglat

The volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai produced the coldest lava worldwide. The Natriumcarbonatite reached temperatures around 550 degrees C.

Etna-eruption in July 2001

February 3, 2022February 3, 2001 by Marc Szeglat

This volcano footage was shot in July 2001 during the amazing eruption of Mount Etna on Sicily. Lava flows destroyed parts of the cable car and two new cones growed during continious explosive eruptions.

Piton Fournaise: Eruption 1998

February 3, 2022February 3, 2000 by Marc Szeglat

The eruption 1998 was the first one on La Réunion since a longer break. The lava flows and lava fontains were very breath taking. The eruption was one of the longest of Piton de la Fournaise in the past century.