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Video: Volcanoes Seen From Orbit

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
ESA
April 10, 2023
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Video: Volcanoes Seen From Orbit
Volcanoes Seen From Space
ESA

Have you ever wondered what a volcano looks like from space? Today, we’re counting down our picks of the most impressive volcanoes around the world – captured by satellites.

Our countdown includes Mount Fuji, Mount Mayon and Mount Vesuvius.

Satellites orbiting 800 km above us can monitor volcanoes. They can provide real-time data on volcanic activity and can even help disaster response efforts post-eruption.

SpaceRef co-founder, Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA, Away Teams, Journalist, Space & Astrobiology, Lapsed climber.