Lightning around the erupting Chilean volcano

[GloriaSmud]

Some great pictures here!

More pictures here on the BBC's website.

Thanks for that. I have climbed an active volcano and seen a couple of other smoking ones, and they are fascinating.

Stunning pictures!

Stunning!

I've been looking at pictures of the ashfal on The Big Think, the power of nature is awe inspiring.

I don't think there have been any fatalaties either, which has been good news.

And more! (apologies for the DailyWail link!)

Belgo, I'd love to do that!

Manky, the pictures of ashfall are something else!

It is still looking very cool. Gloria - I can recommend a very good company for a trip like that :)
I see that it is affecting flights in Aussie and New Zealand. Big contrast between Qantas attitude and some of our airlines!

Link about flights - Qantas flights in and out of Melbourne, Tasmania and parts of New Zealand already cancelled. Disruption expected to last several days. Other airlines have some cancellations in the area and/or changes to flight paths.

OYBBK ~ I'd love to have that recommendation!

How refreshing about the attitude of Qantas compared to the lot this side of the hemisphere!

pm-ed you about it :)

Thanks for your messages, OYBBK. Will try and reply a bit later.

don't worry! life is hectic and I tend to blurble on rather

What fabulous pictures.

OYBBK ~ life getting hectic; it seems to be catching as I've only just seen your post!
But anytime you feel the need to 'blurble' (I do like the new word!), feel free to blurble in my direction!