Sarychev Peak eruption on 12 June 2009, oblique satellite view

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ISS Crew Earth Observations experiment and Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, Johnson Space Center, NASA.

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http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=38985

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A fortuitous orbit of the International Space Station allowed the astronauts this view of Sarychev Volcano (Kuril Islands, Russia northeast of Japan) in an early stage of eruption on June 12, 2009. Sarychev Peak is one of the most active volcanoes in the Kuril Island chain, and it is located on the northwestern end of Matua Island. View faces west.

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