The Big Picture - Nyiragongo Crater

[existent]

I am not sure if this was posted here before but.. wow... incredible place and set of pictures.

Photos 20 and 21 to get the sense of scale

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/02/nyiragongo_crater_journey_to_t.html

 

[artyman]

Awesome, rather them than me !

 

[ziggy©]

Wow thats brilliant. Agreed with Ken that i wouldnt dare go anywhere near that thing

 

[mj4456]

I'd never heard of this until now, fantastic pictures, the sheer size is unimaginable until shot 20, I'll be reading more on this phenomenon.
Thanks for posting.

 

[Woodsy]

Awesome, rather them than me !

On the contrary! Rather me than them! Would love to get photos like that

 

[DeclanL]

Love these things!

 

[roadeh]

Wow, I'd love to be able to see that..

 

[whyone]

That is just fantastic.

I love volcanoes but I doubt I would have the bravery / skill / endurance necessary to make that journey.