Sarychev Peak Volcano in Stereo
Credit: Expedition 20 Crew - International Space Station, NASA
Stereo Image: Patrick Vantuyne
Posted on 06/25/2009 8:19:00 AM PDT by sig226
Explanation: From 400 kilometers above planet Earth, the Expedition 20 Crew onboard the International Space Station (ISS) was able to witness a remarkable event from a remarkable vantage point -- the June 12 eruption of the Sarychev Peak Volcano. The active volcano is located in Russia's Kuril Island chain, stretching to the northeast of Japan. Emphasizing the orbital perspective, this stunning color stereo view was made by combining two images from the ISS and is intended to be viewed with red/blue glasses (red for the left eye). Punching upwards into the atmosphere at an early stage of the eruption, the volcanic plume features a brown column of ash topped with a smooth, bubble-like, white cloud that is likely water condensation. Below, a cloud of denser grey ash slides down the volcanic slope. About 1.5 kilometers of the island coastline is visible at ground level. The evolving ash plume posed no danger to the Expedition 20 crew, but commercial airline flights were diverted away from the region to minimize the danger of engine failures from ash intake.
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You'll need your Three - D glasses!
WASHINGTON: AlGore immediately dismissed the volcano as a Climate Change Denier
I bet I’m the only person in the country without an old pair of 3D glasses kicking around somewhere.
It’s still a great picture.
And when will he make the arrest? The conviction is inevitable. The volcano doesn’t have a chance. I’m starting a legal defense fund. Everyone contribute your virtual dollars.
Love it - haven’t seen Count Floyd’s mug in many years.
I lost mine when I was 8. Here is a much clearer image.
The perfect 'plume' at the top of the volcano implies there is no shearing wind, which would have disrupted the pattern.
More helpful would be a link to a place to get the glasses. LOL!
Seriously, or seriesly, thank you for the non-3D picture. It really is quite spectacular, and I’m glad I got to see it.
Look at the cloud formation, amazing how one volcanoe can effect so much. Now for you wordsmiths, was it effect or affect?
Sorry.
Wow, third topic about this cool eruption shot from the Shuttle, but great idea, a 3D version. Thanks sig226!
LOL! That was nice. It doesn’t get any less expensive than free. ;-)
It depends on what you’re saying:
“...amazing how one volcano can effect so much.”
Effect: “...amazing how one volcano can [produce] so much.
Affect: “...amazing how one volcano can [influence its surroundings] so much.
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