This mod's goal is to add more variety to the environment of Factorio. Factorio has a system for world generation that can support distinct, interesting biomes, so this mod aims to bring out its full potential.

Currently this mod adds one (1) new area: the volcanic biome! This area is pretty rare, but you can adjust the size and spawn rate in the config file. The volcanic area's main feature at the moment are the large lava pools. They work like bodies of water, but if you use an offshore pump on them, you get lava instead of water. The only use of lava thus far is that it can be crafted into stone with a MK2+ assembling machine.

Let me know what you think of the mod, and feel free to offer suggestions!

Stuff that might be coming soon, maybe:
-Biome-specific plants or additional resources.
-Biome-specific enemies? Hey, it's possible to do.
-A second biome, possibly an ice one.
-Replace terrible graphics with decent ones (in my defense, I am color blind).
-Maybe nerf lava a bit

[Changelog]

0.14.1
+Lava can now be put in barrels.
+Lava can now be used to make flamethrower ammo.
+Added lava generators.
+Flamethrower turrets may now use lava as fuel.
Fixed lava fluid name not displaying.
Reduced amount of lava produced by offshore pumps.

0.14.0
*Initial release

0.15.0
^Updated to work with factorio 0.15!
*Increased base heat of lava
-Removed lava generator (it got broken by the new version)