Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 13, 2018

Sakurajima Volcano with Lightning

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 2018 is “Sakurajima Volcano with Lightning,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Rietze ( Alien Landscapes on Planet Earth )). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“Why does a volcanic eruption sometimes create lightning? Pictured above, the Sakurajima volcano in southern Japan was caught erupting in 2013 January.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 2018

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At a glance

Date: May 13, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Rietze ( Alien Landscapes on Planet Earth )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 13, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-may-13-sakurajima-volcano-with-lightning

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