ISS005-E-19016
| NASA Photo ID | ISS005-E-19016 |
| Focal Length | 112mm |
| Date taken | 2002.10.30 |
| Time taken | 11:29:23 GMT |
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Spacecraft nadir point: 45.2° N, 10.1° E
Photo center point: 37.0° N, 14.0° E
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Photo center point: 37.0° N, 14.0° E
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Nadir to Photo Center: South
Spacecraft Altitude: 205 nautical miles (380km)
Country or Geographic Name: | SICILY |
Features: | PAN-MOUNT ETNA ERUPTION |
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Cloud Cover Percentage: | 25 (11-25)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 31° |
Sun Azimuth: | 187° |
Camera: | Kodak DCS760c Electronic Still Camera |
Focal Length: | 112mm |
Camera Tilt: | High Oblique |
Format: | 3060E: 3060 x 2036 pixel CCD, RGBG array |
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Image Caption: International Space Station crew members are trained to observe and document dynamic events on the Earth's surface, such as hurricanes, forest fires, and volcanic eruptions. Their observations provide scientists and the general public a different perspective on these events. Earlier this week, astronauts in the crew of the ISS-5 mission were able to observe Mt. Etna's spectacular eruption, and photograph the details of the eruption plume as well as smoke from fires triggered by the lava as it flowed down the 11,000-foot mountain. Both of these images are looking obliquely to the southeast over the island of Sicily. The wide view (ISS005-E-19016) shows the ash plume curving out toward the horizon, caught first by low-level winds blowing to the southeast, and to the south toward Africa at higher altitudes. Ashfall was reported in Libya, more than 350 miles away. The lighter-colored plumes downslope and north of the summit are produced by forest fires set by lava flowing into the pine forests on the slope of the mountain. The detailed image provides a more three-dimensional profile of the eruption plume.
This was one of Etna's most vigorous eruptions in years. The eruption was triggered by a series of earthquakes on October 27. These images were taken on October 30, 2002. Sicilans have learned to live with Etna's eruptions. Although schools were closed and air traffic was diverted because of the ash, no towns or villages were threatened by the lava flow.
This was one of Etna's most vigorous eruptions in years. The eruption was triggered by a series of earthquakes on October 27. These images were taken on October 30, 2002. Sicilans have learned to live with Etna's eruptions. Although schools were closed and air traffic was diverted because of the ash, no towns or villages were threatened by the lava flow.
