Elegant Figures

Tropical Storm Danielle

October 15th, 2010 by Robert Simmon

Strong convection created these “hot towers” near the eye of Tropical Storm Danielle.

Tropical Storm Danielle.

Photographs of Kilauea Lava Flows

October 5th, 2010 by Robert Simmon

I found these while researching the caption for a satellite image of lava flowing into the ocean on Hawaii’s Big Island. Large versions (and more photos) on the USGS Kilauea Images site.

Time Lapse of San Francisco Fog

October 1st, 2010 by Robert Simmon

A little bit off topic, but worth it. Time lapse photography of clouds & fog in the Bay Area. Watch to the end, it’s worth it. From the Mother Jones Blue Marble blog.