An electrical storm passes over Chaitén, the volcano currently erupting in Chile. The images call to mind those improbably busy artist’s impressions of the early days of the planet.

(via MeFi)

ASIDE: Yes, I know, it’s been ages. I’ve been a bit busy, and I wish I could say the business is productive in some way, but it feels like swimming frantically to stay still. Hopefully this deplorable situation won’t last too much longer…