Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 21, 2002

Volcano and Aurora in Iceland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 21, 2002 is “Volcano and Aurora in Iceland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Sigurdur H. Stefnisson). The original explanation runs about 89 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes both heaven and Earth erupt. In Iceland in 1991, the volcano Hekla erupted at the same time that auroras were visible overhead.”

— APOD editors, January 21, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 21, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Sigurdur H. Stefnisson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 89 words

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Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 21, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-january-21-volcano-and-aurora-in-iceland

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