Volcanoes, Clouds, and Swirling Winds

An image from the remote South Sandwich Islands shows how volcanic emissions can create clouds, while the islands themselves deform those clouds.

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NASA image by Robert Simmon, based on data provided by Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE MODIS Rapid Response. Caption by Mike Carlowicz.

Published June 23, 2012
Data acquired April 27, 2012

Source:

Aqua > MODIS

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response