Kawah Ijen Volcano in Indonesia Emits Eerie Blue Flames

by E.D.W. Lynch at 5:42 PM on April 21, 2014

French photographer Olivier Grunewald captured these stunning photos of blue flames emanating from the Kawah Ijen volcano in Indonesia. The striking phenomena is caused by molten sulfur, which is emitted from the volcano in vast quantities, and ignites when exposed to air.

photos by Olivier Grunewald

via National Geographic, Amusing Planet, Lost at E Minor

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