Thursday, June 25, 2009

astronauts witness eruption from International Space Station

Stunning pictures of the volcano that blew a hole in the sky as astronauts witness eruption from International Space Station.  Framed by a circle of clouds, this is a stunning illustration of Nature's powerful force.  A plume of smoke, ash and steam soars five miles into the sky from an erupting volcano. The extraordinary image was captured by the crew of the International Space Station 220 miles above a remote Russian island in the North Pacific.

Enlarge   Bird's Eye View: Safe from harm, NASA scientists look down on the Sarychev Peak volcano as the dramatic eruption takes place. The force of the blast sends clouds scattering
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1195215/Stunning-pictures-hole-clouds-astronauts-witness-volcano-eruption-International-Space-Station.html

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