Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 19, 2010

Ash and Lightning Above an Icelandic Volcano

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2010 is “Ash and Lightning Above an Icelandic Volcano,” 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

“Why did the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland create so much ash? Although the large ash plume was not unparalleled in its abundance, its location was particularly noticeable because it drifted across such well populated areas.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2010

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At a glance

Date: April 19, 2010
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, April 19, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-april-19-ash-and-lightning-above-an-icelandic-volcano

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