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NASA/GSFC; Link: http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov
Iceland is located in the geologically active zone where the outer mantle of the Earth is drifting apart (diverging lithosphere), and is placed on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Here, many active vulcanoes are covered with snow due to the cold climate. In 2010, the eruption of the glaciated vulcano Eyjafjallajökull caused an enormous ash cloud moving south which can be seen in the picture. This cloud brought all air traffic in Europe to a standstill for several days and caused high economic loss.
Location: Iceland
Picture taken on May 11, 2010
Sensor: MODIS Terra
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