20 Most Incredible Volcanic Satellite Images

Mon, Sep 1, 2008

Mount Vesuvius

Few things in nature are as unpredictable as the majestic volcano. Unleashing billowing ash, lava and pyroclastic flows when the Earth’s tectonics plates push and shove at each other like bullies in a playground, volcanoes are testament to the devastating and deadly forces of nature. Their power and might have seen them worshipped in the past, feared always and trusted, never, yet we still are drawn by their beauty, even in the face of destruction.

We’ve unearthed some of NASA’s best satellite images of volcanoes from around the world, revealing the other side of these fiery demons. Their allure remains uncanny but not unsurprising.

With thanks to NASA for all images.

1. Volcanoes of Eurasia & Oceania >

2. African & American Volcanoes >

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Linda McCormick - who has written 130 posts on Environmental Graffiti.

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bulgarian solicitor Says:
September 17th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Some excellent images- Mount Vesuvius looks amazing. I didn’t know there was a volcano called Mount Belinda.
Mike Says:
November 13th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Ummm…Colima Volcano does not jut “33,000 feet into the air.” It’s peak is at 14,206 feet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colima_volcano). Even Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world, only reaches 29,029 feet — well short of the 33,000 feet you quoted for Colima. Otherwise, great article!

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