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pokerfan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-13-09 04:21 PM
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Amazing volcano picture (from APOD)


Erupting Volcano Anak Krakatau
Credit & Copyright: Marco Fulle (Stromboli Online)

Explanation: A volcano on Krakatoa is still erupting. Perhaps most famous for the powerfully explosive eruption in 1883 that killed tens of thousands of people, ash from a violent eruption might also have temporarily altered Earth's climate as long as 1500 years ago. In 1927, eruptions caused smaller Anak Krakatau to rise from the sea, and the emerging volcanic island continues to grow at an average rate of 2 cm per day. The latest eruption of Anak Krakatau started in 2008 April and continues today. In this picture, Anak Krakatau is seen erupting from Rakata, the main island of the Krakatoai group. High above, stars including the Big Dipper are clearly apparent.
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-13-09 04:25 PM
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1. Beautiful!
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-13-09 04:42 PM
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2. lovely pic, thanks!
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-13-09 04:57 PM
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3. That is so beautiful!
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mix Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-13-09 04:57 PM
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4. whoa, breathtaking
:hi:
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-13-09 05:05 PM
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5. Wow - fire going up into the big dipper. Nice.
:thumbsup:
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