The destructions caused by a major eruption are hardly conceivable! There is not much hope for whatever plant lies in the way of the lava flow.
But after a few years, it colds and form a lava field. Then life can start over again, and soon moistures are able to claim the basalt rocks.

Date: Tuesday, July 29 2008
Camera: NIKON D300
Focal length: 18 mm
Aperture: f/11
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
Flash: Not Fired