Watch the Batu Tara Volcano Erupt

Volcanic eruptions are simply awesome. Whether it's the power of the blast, the flowing magma, or the huge smoke plumes that interest you, they're a sight to behold.

In this video, the Batu Tara volcano, which is on a small island in the Flores Sea in Indonesia, erupts. High detail video shows the smoke, magma, and effects of the volcano.

It's not every day that you get to see a volcanic eruption. They can happen at any random time and in just a matter of seconds, the scenery goes from being peaceful to loud and hot.

The first time Batu Tara exploded was in 1852.