Dangerous allure: The Ijen’s ‘blue fire’ is in fact blue light emitted from the combustion of sulphuric gases. — The Straits Times / ANN
VOLCANIC eruptions have impacted some parts of history and even destroyed cities. And when we read about them, volcanoes like Tambora, Krakatoa and Vesuvius jump out as being some of the most destructive, albeit well-known ones.
But imagine a volcano that, instead of spewing the typical red, hot lava, casts a blue glow over the landscape.
