Erupting Volcano Anak Krakatau Credit & Copyright: Marco Fulle (Stromboli Online)
Posted on 07/12/2009 10:51:56 PM PDT by jmcenanly
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.
Yah. Been there. Got high centered on a snow pile in the middle of the road in June. Spent a VERY cold night walking out of the canyon. I was 14.
Only fumarole perspective.
God is good, always....
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