Ol Doinyo Lengai: watch the strangest volcano in the solar system spew black lava

Tanzania's Ol Doinyo Lengai spews out bizarre black lava, which could help solve mysteries of the planet's mantle. But getting your hands on a sample is not easy.
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[@user-xsn5ozskwg]

Oh, that's a little terrifying. Between the relatively low temperature, the viscosity, and unusual colour I think it'd be easy to assume that was just a muddy geyser.

[@Stuff_And_Things]

Except for the temperature I'd agree. I suppose technically though a volcano is just a geyser.

[@jonn40853]

You'll know it's not mud by getting close, probably hot as shit

[@user-xsn5ozskwg]

@@jonn40853 Oh yeah, you're not gonna walk up and put your hand in it, but in a more mundane location I could imagine it looks more approachable at a distance than the red, glowing stuff.

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[@sour.sparkleoffical2414]

Me also

[@MarshmallowBoy]

Same lmao

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Me too lol

[@wakeangel2001]

400-600 C is VERY cool for lava, a commercial oven could reach those temperatures. Sodium and calcium carbonate, is this basically a molten salt volcano? On a semi-related note, I heard a guy once fell into a pool of this lava and though he suffered severe burns, managed to crawl his way out, giving him the dubious honor of being the only person to survive being submerged in lava.

[@EperogiLimousine]

That was a diffrent volcano, and he was close to the lava but not in the lava,

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i think you are confusing with the T-800

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[@hazartboss]

I Came from that video aswell!

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[@volcanoimage]

I camped inside Ol Doinyo Lengai back in 2001, 2002 and 2004. Fascinating volcano! It glows a dull red at night similar to the glow of an electric stove.

[@ProximaCentauri88]

I admire scientists who respect the spiritual importance of things like volcanoes to other cultures.

[@Hector-bj3ls]

Makes a bit more sense that Minecraft lava can be picked up in metal buckets now haha.

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3:30 Lord help me...

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NO

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X D

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Volcanic castration

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My guy, no Lord will help you now

[@GrimblyGoo]

Stay away from the volcanussy

[@Myne1001]

Ok so its basically some kid's bi-carb soda volcano but actually real

[@PeChips]

That’s how Minecraft stone was created

[@cinfdef]

hell you can scoop it with a metal cup! Just like minecraft!

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@@cinfdef yeah but it's probably gonna hurt

[@toastiest1549]

3:31 volcussi

[@LurpakSpreadableButter]

Can someone please put it in a bucket

[@clockworkkirlia7475]

This is just ridiculously cool. Literally, I suppose, given the (for lava) low temperature. Still wouldn't recommend touching it!

[@LeoStaley]

Amazing.

[@nicolashansen2546]

Holy schist this is crazy! Black lava? I must be dreaming of a geologic wonderland!

[@zatademons3791]

I wonder how these people are reacting to the factor videos. Getting traction because of a Minecraft video!😂😂😂 To be fair, it was a very geologically sound Minecraft video.

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[@SirFloofy001]

Actually its very well understood now. During periods of low volcanic activity, the magma chamber acts like a giant settling pot. The heaviest stuff sinks towards the bottom and the lighter stuff floats up. During periods of high volcanic activity the flow of magma into the chamber is fast enough to mix the chamber and prevent settling.

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40% topical
10% thirst
50% ... *checks notes* ... Minecraft?

[@j_boc]

So this is the minecraft stone

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[@user-cr5yy4te3i]

i am beginning to understand that there is actually quite a bit of water locked up in the mantle, and deep hydrothermal processes are extremely important in lithospheric geology.

[@nicholas389]

Underneath that Volcano there must be tons and tons of Diamonds.

[@julianshepherd2038]

Could be worse.
Could be Rotherham.

[@TheManglerPolishDeathMetal]

Nice lady

[@rogerc7960]

roast calcium carbonate = concrete

[@SuperSamboh]

Only white people can report, where are our black Tanzania geologist?? Shame

[@ClicketyKate]

@Sambo Sambo I completely support this statement and I promise you, my thesis statement highlights my position on this. My sole intention is to find cost-effective monitoring solutions that the Geological Survey of Tanzania and CBO officers can use if they wish to. This project is supported by the GST, COSTECH and UDSM, who's staff are indeed more than qualified to report on this.

[@hkkhgffh3613]

@@ClicketyKateyou are freaking hot like a playmate from the 80s!

[@hkkhgffh3613]

@@SuperSamboh This is particularly an issue given the colour of the lava!

[@VuduMan-br4bu]

🌋Ol Doinyo Lengai- Mountain Of Ngai(God) 👐🏿🌋

[@colesheive7649]

I have a strange urge to drink it

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Minecraft

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Bro found Minecraft Stone 😀

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chocolate

[@brenthicks2228]

I think it will build back up it will probably take 100 years

[@Chris_winthers]

And the entire minecraft world is made out of it

[@MrSaemichlaus]

It looks pretty much like tar used in roofing or roadworks. It's got a lot of carbon in it, how might it relate to the familiar carbohydrates like raw oil?

[@ericschwegler7514]

3:30 "I should really call her"

[@anonymousOrangutan]

yoooo! its that one block from minecraft :o

[@88fatpiper]

I also “haven’t had a physical since my last explosive eruption” and I refuse to eat at Tacos Locos ever again! 0:46

[@jwalster9412]

So that explains why Minecraft lava doesn't melt metal.

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Is melting , is creamy, is warm served , soothing down through our throat...
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Lips covered with the chocolate that melt out

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The Scientist looks so pleasing to the eyes and the voice of an angel.🥰

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Everyone here from Gneiss 😂

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1:28 among
2:27 (Celsi)us

[@prorealm766]

it's just oil

[@stevechinz]

Copyright claiming a geologist making an educational video. Really classy guys.

[@Devious_Dave]

Black lava matters.

[@Kiyoone]

WHY they still keep doing this kind of video edition? Its terrible. 5 seconds of actual content, 3 - 5 seconds of human face on zoom call talking... GODDAMN

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Hi, year+ late, but it's probably to keep your attention, as if this was boring lmao

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