According to geologists this hole in the ground, which from floor to ceiling is about 15 ft (5m) tall, was once filled with molten lava, presumably on it's way to blow out of some volcano or something. It is like an underground river, only it's about 1000 to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit (537 to 1093 C). Fortunately it's much cooler now. There are several places where the roof has caved in and so we can explore. This is at the Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho, U.S.A.
It is called Indian Tunnel because it is very close to some sites that the Shoshone Tribe was believed to have used for religious ceremonies.
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Amazing . This is amazing . Glad you shared this .. How unique. Very Nice lighting also.
I think I could stand up in there but would never enter.
Nice to see your view.
Great shot,but you won't catch me getting to close to that.Guess I just admitted that I'm a big chicken. :)
Blessings,Ruth
This is one hot picture! These are also found at Snow Canyon in St George.
this is one interesting find.
i will never be able to get a shot like this one since i would not go in there to shoot out, i would stand in the opening and shoot IN. i like it
post very interesting and instructive, thanks Scott for showing this picture
This is really neat and informative! I'm a little scared of going in caves, as I get claustrophobia! So I always love it when my friends share photos of places they've gone when they are much braver than I.
I like the way the light washes over everything and gradually gets more faint as it reaches the foreground. Great shot!
We have explored lava tubes on the Big Island, Hawaii. It is amazing to be in them and think of the molten lava that passed through so long ago. In this case...even more interesting that this tube served as a home to people of long ago.
Sounds interesting. Your explanations besides the photo makes a better picture of the place. Thank you for sharing. Very nice photo! Kisses from Romania!
What an amazing shot Scott. I think I little like some of your other readers... not sure I would have the guts to enter there for fear of rocks a tumbling down.
This is a fascinating photo for both the composition and geology. I really like the fact that you were shooting from inside the tunnel.
very interesting.. really like your perspective.. love the natural lighting within the cave. have to agree with Lisa here though..don't think I would want to enter the cave.
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