In March 2015 the Volcán de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) in Guatemala roared to life, sending ash and lava into the night. The lights of Escuintla, a nearby town, and the beauty of the late night sky provide a peaceful though contradictory background to the glorious ferocity of the unexpected eruption. [See more spectacular night sky images.]
Estrellas y Fuego | Space Wallpaper

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