6/30/09

Volcanic Sunset Alert

Space Weather News for June 30, 2009
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VOLCANIC SUNSETS: The Russian volcano that erupted directly beneath the International Space Station on June 12th is now causing beautiful lavender sunsets across parts of the northern USA and Europe. A plume of ash and sulfur dioxide from the Sarychev Peak eruption is circulating through the stratosphere, and when parts of the plume pass over an area at sunset, the sky fills with delicate white ripples, sometimes-colorful streamers, and a telltale hue of purple. Check today's edition for observing tips and a photo gallery.

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3 comments:

Staying Alive said...

I saw those pictures. They were great! I wonder if there is enough particulate matter to cause some more cooling. They can, you know. If they are big enough.

Stay alive!
Michael

Dragon said...

Exactly...Thats why I'm watching all volcanic activity.

Mayberry said...

Cool! Literally? Sure is purty, either way....