Molten Collection (#9)

Conceptual image based on the biblical account of the creation of the first man
A conceptual image based on the biblical account of the creation of the first man, Adam

Conceptual image based on the myths concerning mankinds creation
A 3D conceptual image based on the myths concerning mankinds creation

Ancient lava dragons born of fire from the Earths core
Born of fire from the Earths core, ancient lava dragons gather at a place no man has lived to see and talk about

Lava bubble bursting through crust of active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression
February 8, 2008 - Lava bubble bursting through crust of active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Lava breaking through crust of lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 7, 2008 - Upward surge of lava breaking through crust of lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Cross section of planet Earth showing the upper mantle, made by magnesium, iron, aluminum, silicon and oxygen. Temperature 700 - 1300A Celsius

Artists concept of an early Earth impact
A molten, infant Earth is impacted by an object about 10 miles in diameter, releasing 200 million times as much energy as the largest manmade explosion

An alien world where its native inhabitants live in lava form
An extreme alien world where its native inhabitants live in lava form, and can take shape when they need to

Kepler 10b is the first extrasolar planet discovered that is known to be solid. It orbits so close to its star that its red-hot

Artists concept of a view across a pool of lava on the surface of Io, towards Jupiter
Artists concept of a dormant volcanic caldera as it re-awakens with a surge of new lava that breaks up and melts a frozen crust. A gibbous Jupiter hangs over the horizon

A pair of giant Quetzalcoatlus flying over a volcanic landscape during Earths Cretaceous Period

Prince Albert Victor at Sheffield and Cleethorpes: at the Bessemer Steel Works

An Eruption of Vesuvius, seen from Portici, c. 1774-6
BAL72367 An Eruption of Vesuvius, seen from Portici, c.1774-6 by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 101.6x127 cm; University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales; English, out of copyright

Puddling Iron (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105856 Puddling Iron (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: converting pig iron into wrought iron or steel; ); English, out of copyright

Famous and infamous rich people, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1563

Malpais Nature Trail, Valley of Fires Natural Recreation Area, Carrizozo, New Mexico USA

Succulent on the Malpais Nature Trail, Valley of Fires Natural Recreation Area, Carrizozo, New Mexico USA

Cactus on the Malpais Nature Trail, Valley of Fires Natural Recreation Area, Carrizozo, New Mexico USA

CANADA: STEEL MILL, c1916. View of the coke ovens at a steel mill in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Photographed c1916

STEEL FACTORY, c1907. Emptying a 20 ton ladle of molten iron at the steel works in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1907

STEEL FACTORY, c1905. Steel converters at a mill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1905

STEEL MILL, c1905. A ladle pouring molten steel into molds at a foundry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1905

PITTSBURGH: FOUNDRY, c1905. A ladle pouring molten metal into pig iron molds at a foundry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, c1905

STEEL WORKERS, c1907. Steel workers at the lower level of a blast furnace at a factory in Homestead, Pennsylvania, c1907

Nickel Industry In Canada
Molten blister copper is poured from a converter into the casting ladle after being separated from the nickel, Canada, circa 1920. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Metal Worker
A worker pouring white hot metal into moulds

Copper Industry in Detroit, Michigan, USA Date: 1906

Molten lava - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Sent from The Volcano House Hotel, Hawaii on the slopes of Mauna Kea Date: 1921

Kilauea Lava Flow, Hawaii, USA

Big Island, Hawaii. Lava flowing from Kilauea Volcano, Hawai i Volcanoes National Park The Big Island Hawaii

Europe, Ireland, Waterford. Waterford Crystal Factory. Glass oven, molten glass
Europe, Ireland, Waterford. Waterford Crystal Factory. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators. PR for Education/Travel/Tourism

Latin America, Guatemala, Los Pocitos, Lava River of Volcano Pacaya
Guatemala, Los Pocitos, Lava River of Volcano Pacaya

Molten brass in foundry

Glowing active 700m wide volcanic crater of Volcan Telica with lava vents far below, in the North West volcanic chain, Leon, Nicaragua, Central America

Chowles the coffin maker and Judith Malmayns the plague nurse, dying with their stolen treasure as they are overcome by smoke and molten lead from the burning Old Saint Paul s

Tapping a blast furnace and running molten iron into the Pigs. Wood engraving c1885

Artists reconstruction of casting weapons in the Iron Age. Left background, heating metal in furnace. Right, pouring molten metal into mould. Centre, Mould opened and cast object removed

Charging a blast furnace at the Govan Iron Works, Scotland. Charge fed into cup around cone, as cone lifted the charge fell into top of furnace. Molten metal run off when furnace tapped at bottom

Ironfounder - Rotherham. Molten metal being poured into mould created by pattern pressed into damp sand. Hand-coloured woodcut, London, 1821

Eruption of Vesuvius by Pierre Jacques Votaire, (1729-1790) French painter. Oil on canvas. Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre

Steel manufacture by the Bessemer process in operation in Sheffield, England. Molten metal from the Converter, centre right, is being poured from the bottom of a ladle into moulds

Prince Albert Victor at Sheffield and Cleethorpes: at the Bessemer Steel Works

Molten crystals in a test tube, held in metal tongs

Steel being melted for conversion into magnets

Four mullet fillets on the rack of a grill pan being brushed with molten butter

Plaice fillets sprinkled with parsley being brushed with molten butter

Two cookies with chocolate spread on

Alchemical gold, 19th century
Alchemical gold. 19th-century artwork of an alchemist (centre) holding out a sample of molten gold. Either side, a man and woman look on in amazement

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"Molten: The Fiery Essence that Shapes Worlds and Industries" Witness the raw power lava as it erupts from Mauna Loa Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands, USA. Step back in time to the 1800s British factories where skilled artisans blew glass into exquisite shapes using molten glass, creating timeless works of art. Delve into the world of glass factory workers in Britain during the 1800s, as they skillfully manipulated molten glass with precision and expertise. Explore Longwy steelworks in France and marvel at the Bessemer converter's transformational process, turning liquid metal into sturdy steel for various industries. Uncover how molten metals shape our modern world by delving into their role within industries such as manufacturing, construction, and transportation. Journey deep beneath Earth's surface to discover how molten materials form planets' internal structures – a mesmerizing dance between heat and pressure over millions of years. Brace yourself for an infernal experience as we delve into HELL itself – a metaphorical representation where intense heat turns everything to molten chaos. Experience firsthand the awe-inspiring sight of a blast furnace roaring with flames at full capacity within a bustling steelworks facility – an embodiment of industrial might. Immerse yourself in Birmingham Ironworks' rich history dating back to 1827 when iron founders harnessed molten iron's potential to fuel industrial progress on a grand scale. Behold nature's own fiery spectacle - witness a mesmerizing lava lake bubbling with red-hot intensity amidst Africa's volcanic landscapes; truly an unforgettable sight. Explore how iron foundries played a pivotal role during the Industrial Revolution by harnessing immense heat to transform raw materials into essential components for machinery and infrastructure.