Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 13, 2009

Erupting Volcano Anak Krakatau

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2009 is “Erupting Volcano Anak Krakatau,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Marco Fulle (Stromboli Online)). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the 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.”

— APOD editors, July 13, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 13, 2009
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 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 13, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-july-13-erupting-volcano-anak-krakatau

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