Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 31, 2003

Mt. Etna Lava Plumes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2003 is “Mt. Etna Lava Plumes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Marco Fulle ( Stromboli online )). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Mt. Etna has been erupting for hundreds of thousands of years.”

— APOD editors, March 31, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 31, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Marco Fulle ( Stromboli online )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 31, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-31-mt-etna-lava-plumes

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