<p>A scientist overlooks an eruption at Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The Sicily, Italy, volcano is almost constantly in a state of eruption.</p>

Mount Etna Eruption

A scientist overlooks an eruption at Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The Sicily, Italy, volcano is almost constantly in a state of eruption.

Photograph by Carsten Peter

Volcano Exploration

Volcano exploration pictures, volcano photos, photo gallery, picture gallery, desktop wallpaper, from National Geographic.

Read This Next

How to eat in 6 of the world’s most stunning places
Cliff art reveals the majesty of the Amazon’s aquatic realm

Go Further

Subscriber Exclusive Content

Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars?

How viruses shape our world

The era of greyhound racing in the U.S. is coming to an end

See how people have imagined life on Mars through history

See how NASA’s new Mars rover will explore the red planet

Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars?

How viruses shape our world

The era of greyhound racing in the U.S. is coming to an end

See how people have imagined life on Mars through history

See how NASA’s new Mars rover will explore the red planet

Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars?

How viruses shape our world

The era of greyhound racing in the U.S. is coming to an end

See how people have imagined life on Mars through history

See how NASA’s new Mars rover will explore the red planet