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Stunning pictures of the volcano that blew a hole
in the sky as astronauts witness eruption from International Space
Station
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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 |
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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. |
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As the ISS continues its
perfectly-timed flyby, the eruption continues unabated. The
perfect 'plume' at the top of the volcano implies there is no
shearing wind, which would have disrupted the
pattern |
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The round hole in the clouds is
thought to have been caused by the shockwave of the initial
explosion. At the centre lies the billowing mushroom tower of grey
and brown ash.
For volcano experts, the most
exciting part of the image is the layer of smooth white cloud that
caps the plume - a little like a layer of snow on a
mushroom.
This cap of condensed air is
created from the rapid rising and then cooling of the air directly
above the ash column. When moist, warm air rises quickly it creates
a cloud. |
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Stretching behind the
volcano lies the vast shadow caused by the eruption, as the
blast continues to grow |
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This cap, which meteorologists call a pileus
cloud, is already beginning to break up in these images - and would
have vanished soon afterwards.
Far below, a thunderous line of light grey cloud
can be seen falling down the sloping sides of the
volcano. |
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