Superheated molten lava, about 2200 degrees Fahrenheit, is about to explode into the water in this image. The area in view is about 6-10 feet across. Images courtesy of NSF and NOAA.

Superheated molten lava, about 1,204ºC (2,200ºF), is about to explode into the water in this image. The area in view is about 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3.1 meters) across. Image courtesy of NSF and NOAA.

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