So nature has done it
again! This stunning photo is what happens when lava and seawater meet. The water will get into the cracks of the lava
flow’s surface, causing it to rapidly expand. The intense heat will convert the
water to steam. At the same time, the cooling effect of the water causes the
lava to solidify. All together this creates some pretty violent explosions from
the combination of rocks, water, steam, and sparks of lava. If a wave splashes
over the flow, the action is quite impressive as well (in terms of photography,
but it’s actually pretty dangerous if you’re too close). What happens is that
the water almost instantly will vaporize, which sends large rocks flying…so
keep your distance. The steam is also very dangerous. Besides from being
extremely hot, it contains volcanic glass particles, hydrochloric acid and
sulfuric acid. Seems like another legit reason to swim away if you see lava
heading towards the ocean. But from an artistic standpoint, it’s truly spectacular.
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