Watch as dozens of multi-ton lava blocks rapidly roll down a portion of the Santa Maria volcano, descending 3,000 feet, bouncing along the way. This is specifically occurring on its Santiaguito lava dome which has been continuously erupting since 1922. These fragments are indeed still molten, often reaching temperatures of around 871°C / 1,600°F. Note: Under NO circumstances should you ever attempt to get as close to the erupting Santa Maria volcano (its Santiaguito lava dome) as shown in this footage. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Mathieu Dorning, mathieu.dorning (on Instagram), Used with Permission If you would like to support this channel, consider using one of the following links: (Patreon: http://patreon.com/geologyhub) (YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYeGh5VML5XPr5jYnzh3J6g/join) (Gemstone & Mineral Etsy store: http://prospectingarizona.etsy.com) (GeologyHub Merch Etsy store: http://geologyhub.etsy.com) This video is protected under "fair use". If you see an image and/or video which is your own in this video, and/or think my discussion of a scientific paper (and/or discussion/mentioning of the data/information within a scientific paper) does not fall under the fair use doctrine, and wish for it to be censored or removed, contact me by email at geologyhubyt@gmail.com and I will make the necessary changes.