I'm not sure about it being apocalyptic, but it is a really cool shot that you'd expect to see in some SciFi setting rather than the real world. And, while I imagine someone must've used a serious telephoto lens to shoot it, I would agree that it seems like they'd need psychiatric help if they're crazy enough to seek out the active volcano for the photo opportunity... either that, or that plume is just
THAT freakin' huge that they could take that cool picture from miles away..