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Sarychev Volcano
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A fortuitous orbit of the International Space Station allowed the astronauts this striking view of Sarychev volcano in an early stage of eruption on June 12, 2009. Sarychev Peak is one of the most active volcanoes in the Kuril Island chain and is located on the northwestern end of Matua Island.

Original image given a little extra pop in PS CS4.

Image Credit: NASA.

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