Mount Bromo, dawn

Mt. Bromo is an active volcano whose last eruption was last year. These pictures were taken before and after sunrise from the top of the Sandsea Caldera. Mt. Bromo is a cinder cone within the Caldera. Sandsea Caldera is within the even larger Tengger Caldera. Java is one of the most active volcanic/seismic areas on the planet.
The 1st picture is of Mt. Bromo just becoming visible in the early light. Next is sunrise. Then views of Mt. Bromo and the surrounding area as daylight made things more visible.Read more