Chile's Calbuco volcano erupts spectacularly

The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile has erupted twice in the space of a few hours.

Awe-inspiring. :dread:

Must be terrifying to see that in real life. Nature can be truly frightening.

More pics: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-32429214

But no, you're right.

That second picture you're posted has to be one of the most insane things I've ever seen. If Michael Bay stuck that in a film, you'd say it was too far-fetched.

I would like to be the first to welcome our new lava-lightning overlords.

Amazing scenes.

Looks terrifying as strawberry float. Not sure why this was the first thought that came into my head but its funny how clearly natural events like this could have influenced more superstitious ancient people and shaped their views on Hell, Gods Wrath etc.

Awesome scenes! I'm the opposite of some of you guys, I'd love to be there and see it live.

Me too. I'd then leave quickly with fresh underwear.

I hope Zamorano's ok :shifty:

And all we get is stupid volcanoes that just spew some ash and explode some lakes or something. I want a light show like this.

Superking wrote:Looks terrifying as strawberry float. Not sure why this was the first thought that came into my head but its funny how clearly natural events like this could have influenced more superstitious ancient people and shaped their views on Hell, Gods Wrath etc.

Totally agree. 'Wrath of the Gods' and all that. Amazing scenes.

Gandalf wrote:Awesome scenes! I'm the opposite of some of you guys, I'd love to be there and see it live.

I agree but with the provision that if I was there I wasn't too close to it.

Moggy wrote:
Gandalf wrote:Awesome scenes! I'm the opposite of some of you guys, I'd love to be there and see it live.

I agree but with the provision that if I was there I wasn't too close to it.

Oh God yes, I don't want any Dante's Peak tomfoolery!

Another thing I would love to do is storm chase.

Gandalf wrote:
Moggy wrote:
Gandalf wrote:Awesome scenes! I'm the opposite of some of you guys, I'd love to be there and see it live.

I agree but with the provision that if I was there I wasn't too close to it.

Oh God yes, I don't want any Dante's Peak tomfoolery!

Another thing I would love to do is storm chase.

Move to Scotland: the gooseberry fool weather comes to you.

How does it lightning?

ProPoser wrote:

One does not simply walk into Chile

Love this picture:

Jesus Christ

Lotus wrote:Love this picture:

WOW

that is hella cool!

Chile's Calbuco volcano erupts spectacularly

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