Reptilian Lava
by Heidi Fickinger
Title
Reptilian Lava
Artist
Heidi Fickinger
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Print
Description
This image of Pahoehoe lava appears to be made of reptilian skin. The cracks are formed as the lava cools and water escapes in the form of stream, and the yellow coloration is from sulfur that escapes to the surface before the lava has cooled. Lava on the Big Island is often colored by minerals, such as iron (red and orange), sulfurs (yellow and white), manganese (blue), olivine (green), nickel (purple, blue & green) and others.
Featured in the following FAA Group Gallleries:
* HDR Photography
* Art for Close-Up & Macro Happy & Friendly
* Everyday Wonder
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September 30th, 2018
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