Shadowy tendrils of ancient lava have scarred a dark volcano next to a 'skull' in the Sahara — Earth from space

According to Live Science, astronauts captured a striking image of Toussidé, a jet-black volcano in northwestern Chad. The photograph reveals ancient lava flows that once oozed across the volcano's slopes, creating shadowy patterns across the dark rock. The aerial view also reveals an intriguing formation—a volcanic 'skull' lurking in the landscape. These dramatic patterns tell the story of Earth's violent geological history, visible from space.

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