Friday, January 2, 2009

Galapagos Islands Volcano - Sierra Negra


Sierra Negra Volcano, on the Galapagos Island of Isla Isabela, has been erupting since October 22. The image below shows a heavy plume of volcanic ash and steam streaming from the volcano to the southwest. Lava flows have descended the northeast side of the mountain but have not threatened people or rare species such as the giant tortises and land iguanas.

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