Lava's Splatter

Photographer

Melissa N. Robertson

Category

International Photography - United States Photography

Company

Melissa N. Robertson Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

United States

I had the blessing of watching the eruption of Hawai'i's Kilauea Volcano on June 1, 2026 (USA). It was a sight I never imagined being present for, but our vacation just happened to be at the right time. As I stood and watched this astonishing rain of lava fountaining into the air, I couldn't help but notice the splatter as it hit the ground. It was spectacular to watch the globs of lava burst as they hit the ground and bounced outward, creating more glowing earth. Then it flowed down the hill, creating a river-like effect.