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The Volcano That Erupts in Blue Flames - Explained by Chemistry

The Volcano That Erupts in Blue Flames – Explained by Chemistry

Jan Otte

You might think all volcanic fire looks the same, but deep in Indonesia lies a phenomenon that defies every expectation. Imagine standing at the edge of an active crater where electric blue flames dance across the landscape, creating a scene so otherworldly it barely seems real. Indonesia’s Kawah Ijen volcano is known for its blue ...

Volcanoes with Sulfur Flames Create Blue Fires

Suhail Ahmed

On some nights, a volcano can look like a magician caught mid-trick – rivers of light racing in electric blue where you’d expect lava’s red glare. This rare glow, driven by burning sulfur, transforms the crater rim into a stage for a phenomenon that feels almost unreal. Scientists flock to these sites with sensors and ...

The Volcano That Burns Blue in Indonesia’s Night Sky

Suhail Ahmed

On the flanks of an East Javanese volcano, night doesn’t just fall – it ignites. Where most craters glow dull red, this one pours rivers of electric blue, a sight so otherworldly it almost dares you to disbelieve your eyes. The mystery is real, the science is solid, and the stakes – both human and ...

Scientists Find Mysterious Blue Fire in Yellowstone

Scientists Find Mysterious Blue Fire in Yellowstone

Jan Otte

Picture standing at the edge of Yellowstone’s Norris Geyser Basin on a moonless night, watching otherworldly blue flames dance across the landscape like electric phantoms. These aren’t your average campfire flames. They burn with an intensity that seems almost alien, creating an ethereal glow that photographers struggle to capture without seeming like they’ve invented science ...