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Ambrym’s Lava Lakes
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Published December 19, 2012
The Earth Observing-1 satellite captured this view of twin lava lakes in Vanuatu. One glowed brightly; the other was capped with a thin gray crust of partially-solid rock.
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Snow on Sand near Dunhuang, China
Published December 16, 2012
Precipitation is rare but cold is common in northwestern China. When precipitation falls, it comes as snow upon the dunes.
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Activity at Shiveluch
Published December 13, 2012
The volcano’s growing lava dome emitted a plume and sent hot lava fragments tumbling down the mountainside.
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Activity at Tolbachik Volcano
Published December 8, 2012
Acquired December 1, 2012, these images provide natural- and false-color views of restless Tolbachik Volcano.
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