Pacaya in 1976. Photograph courtesy of Randy McNicol.

A view over the lip of the Pacaya's active crater during the 1976 eruption. The glowing red cavern maybe 20 feet across. Photograph courtesy of Randy McNicol.

Mike Lyvers approaching a river of lava at Pacaya in 1976. Photograph courtesy of Randy McNicol.

A river of lava at Pacaya in 1976. Photograph courtesy of Randy McNicol.

Mike Lyvers (with head wrapped against the radiant heat) climbing close to the lava flow on the steep slope. Photograph courtesy of Randy McNicol.

Pacaya throwing bombs during the 1986 eruption. Photograph courtesy of Bruce Nelson.

Evening view over Pacaya to Agua and Fuego volcanoes. Photograph courtesy of Randy McNicol.

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