Watch out for spectacular sunsets over the next few days, and some wonderful photo opportunities.
Why now?
Because on June 12th the Sarychev Peak Volcano, in Russia, erupted and belched an enormous plume of sulphur dioxide and dust into the stratosphere.
Why now?
Because on June 12th the Sarychev Peak Volcano, in Russia, erupted and belched an enormous plume of sulphur dioxide and dust into the stratosphere.
(Copyright NASA)This plume is now drifting around the world at northern latitudes.
It has already crossed North America and, at the moment, it is drifting across the North Atlantic. It will probably reach Europe over the next 48 hours.
When it does, if experience from other volcanic eruptions is anything to go by, the skies could show some astonishing colours at sunset.
Purple and violet are some of the colours you might see. They're caused by fine volcanic aerosols that scatter blue light. Other signs to look for include a bright yellow "twilight arch" and long sun-rays and shadows - all great opportunities for photographers.
So keep your eye on the sky!
(More details, and photographs, here.)
It has already crossed North America and, at the moment, it is drifting across the North Atlantic. It will probably reach Europe over the next 48 hours.
When it does, if experience from other volcanic eruptions is anything to go by, the skies could show some astonishing colours at sunset.
Purple and violet are some of the colours you might see. They're caused by fine volcanic aerosols that scatter blue light. Other signs to look for include a bright yellow "twilight arch" and long sun-rays and shadows - all great opportunities for photographers.
So keep your eye on the sky!
(More details, and photographs, here.)
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