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Tungurahua Erupts

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2012 is “Tungurahua Erupts,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Taschler). The original explanation runs about 86 words.

Tungurahua Erupts
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Taschler Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Volcano Tungurahua sometimes erupts spectacularly. Pictured above , molten rock so hot it glows visibly pours down the sides of the 5,000-meter high Tungurahua , while a cloud of dark ash is seen being ejected toward the left.”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 2, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Taschler
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 86 words

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