Feel the Heat

Flames fire up a hot air balloon. Steam sizzles over volcanic cinder. A fiery sun ball explodes in the sky. Lava shapes a landscape still hot to the touch.

Photo taken with the Lumia 640 XL

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Fired up to float! A hot air balloon inflates for a flight over the ancient city of Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Photo taken with the Lumia 640 XL

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As the sun falls to the horizon, hikers explore the still-steaming crater of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Photo taken with the Lumia 640 XL

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Rising steam and setting sun create an otherworldly landscape on the crater of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Photo taken with the Lumia 640 XL

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Bathed in color and silhouetted by sunset, Pedro Perucho stands on the steaming rim of Paricutin volcano, Mexico. While technically extinct, the volcano continues to emit clouds of steam above rocky ground still hot to the touch.

Photo taken with the Lumia 640 XL

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John Burcham gazes at the still-steaming lava flow, lit by morning light, on the rim of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Assignment Journal

Stephen's day-by-day personal diary and favorite photos bring the journey to life.

Zoom to Discover

Zoom in and interact with these images to discover hidden details in a land of volcanic fire and ice.

Volcanic Voyage

National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez uses his Lumia to capture a landscape and culture shaped by explosive geological forces on a journey to Mexico's iconic Paricutin volcano.

Seven Natural Wonders of the World,
Explore Them All!

Feel the Heat

Photo 1 of 5

Fired up to float! A hot air balloon inflates for a flight over the ancient city of Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Photo 2 of 5

As the sun falls to the horizon, hikers explore the still-steaming crater of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Photo 3 of 5

Rising steam and setting sun create an otherworldly landscape on the crater of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Photo 4 of 5

Bathed in color and silhouetted by sunset, Pedro Perucho stands on the steaming rim of Paricutin volcano, Mexico. While technically extinct, the volcano continues to emit clouds of steam above rocky ground still hot to the touch.

Photo 5 of 5

John Burcham gazes at the still-steaming lava flow, lit by morning light, on the rim of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Assignment Journal

Stephen's day-by-day personal diary and favorite photos bring the journey to life.

Zoom to Discover

Zoom in and interact with these images to discover hidden details in a land of volcanic fire and ice.

Volcanic Voyage

National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez uses his Lumia to capture a landscape and culture shaped by explosive geological forces on a journey to Mexico's iconic Paricutin volcano.

Seven Natural Wonders of the World,
Explore Them All!

Follow National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez on his incredible assignment to explore and capture the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Tips from the Pros

National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez shares insights that can help you hone your own photo skills.

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Feel the Heat

Photo 1 of 5

Fired up to float! A hot air balloon inflates for a flight over the ancient city of Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Photo 2 of 5

As the sun falls to the horizon, hikers explore the still-steaming crater of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Photo 3 of 5

Rising steam and setting sun create an otherworldly landscape on the crater of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Photo 4 of 5

Bathed in color and silhouetted by sunset, Pedro Perucho stands on the steaming rim of Paricutin volcano, Mexico. While technically extinct, the volcano continues to emit clouds of steam above rocky ground still hot to the touch.

Photo 5 of 5

John Burcham gazes at the still-steaming lava flow, lit by morning light, on the rim of Paricutin volcano, Mexico.

Assignment Journal

Stephen's day-by-day personal diary and favorite photos bring the journey to life.

Zoom to Discover

Zoom in and interact with these images to discover hidden details in a land of volcanic fire and ice.

Volcanic Voyage

National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez uses his Lumia to capture a landscape and culture shaped by explosive geological forces on a journey to Mexico's iconic Paricutin volcano.

Seven Natural Wonders of the World,Explore Them All!

Follow National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez on his incredible assignment to explore and capture the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Tips from the Pros

National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez shares insights that can help you hone your own photo skills.

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Seven Natural Wonders of the World,
Explore Them All!