Volcanic eruptions are breathtaking—but with lightning, they become nature’s most electrifying spectacle! When a volcano erupts, it creates a plume, which is a mixture of hot volcanic ash, gas, and water vapour that is tightly packed together. As it ascends, tiny particles gain friction, which helps contribute to these lightning strikes. #EarthCapture at Volcán de Fuego, Guatemala by Danielle Herrera 📸 #volcano #lightning #naturephotography #science | BBC Earth

🌋 THIS IS VOLCANIC POWER 🌋 A towering ash column erupts straight into the sky as one of the most active volcanoes on Earth unleashes raw pressure from deep below the crust. No fire. No explosions. Just gas, ash, and gravity colliding in real time. Eruptions like this happen often here — but they are never harmless. Ashfall can ground flights, choke air quality, and threaten nearby communities within minutes. 📍 Guatemala 📅 June 2025 👇 Would you stand close enough to feel the ground shake? #V