toba super volcano almost wiped out human race

The eruption went 20 miles in air (Mt. St.Helens went 10 miles)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toba_catastrophe_theory

Nature's Fireworks: My volcanic sunset photo and more

Nature puts on its own fireworks type displays in the way of volcanic eruptions and sunsets. I wanted to view the sunset structures of the volcano called Russia's Volcanic Sarychev Peak which erupted- on June 12. I waited taking pictures of the sunset and clouds. Suddenly these whitish plume streaks “popped” out of the bluish tinged western sky above the other clouds (light plumes above the orange clouds). I took this photo of these difficult to see volcanic plumes high above the cloud in the sky on July 1 above Olathe, KS. They are best seen when clouds do not obscure the filtered light to illuminate them. This was test on July 2 when the streaks did not appear even though the skies were clear. The sooty like clouds low in the north and west obscured the sun’s rays. (I did not think the atmospheric soot were from the volcano).
I did not quite see the reported lavender shades of color, spewed volcanic aerosols mixture of ash and sulfur compounds into the air.

Photo taken with my canon rebel xti at f5.6 , ASA 100 , 1/15 second with tamron 28-200mm telephoto.

http://spaceweather.com/submissions/large_image_popup.php?image_name=Eric-Flescher-volcanicplumestreaks9867sm_1246629642.jpg

photos from the earth
http://www.spaceweather.com/

a short video and unique view of this volcanic eruption from outer space

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riauw5UTnW8&fmt=22

simulation of the SWIRLING SULFUR DIOXIDE plumes can be seen at
7/3/2009
(if not this date go to this link/website and then go to archives link which is on the Spaceweather page lower portion)
http://www.spaceweather.com/

Volcanic plume movie and sunset volcanic photo

Russia's Sarychev Peak volcano continues to display beautiful multimedia based information concerning the eruption. Here are links to a video/ movie and also a beautiful photo taken from a jet showing a unique volcanic sunset.
6/26/2009
can't find it? use the archives and go to earlier date other then this one
http://www.spaceweather.com/
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Spectacular overhead view of volcano from International Space Station

This is a spectacular view of the SARYCHEV PEAK VOLCANO from overhead as seen by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
6/24/2009
(if not this date go to this link/website and then go to archives link which is on the Spaceweather page side portion)
http://spaceweather.com/

using your red/blue stereo glasses try this one
(if not this date go to this link/website and then go to archives link which is on the Spaceweather page lower portion)
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

Redoubt volcano erupting

Looks like things are starting to rumble

http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Redoubt.php

Top 10 Strangest Natural disasters- have you heard of these?

Amy
Thanks very much for sending me the information so that I could view Top 10 strangest natural disasters in human history.
I thought I would share it with others on this blog
http://www.hurricaneinsurance.com/blog/2008/top-10-strangest-natural-disasters-in-human-history/

I remember the incident with #1 in the newspaper.

I have known about the #2 Tunguska for years.
It seems that most likely yes a low density asteroid or comet. An artist drew what he thought happened via the accounts.
Find it at
http://www.psi.edu/projects/siberia/siberia.html

I had heard about #3. The Volcano has much press and there were even nice shows about what they think happened (History channel?). Did not hear about #5 but know about #6.
About #7 I have heard about the eruption in 1902 and was there in 1998 before we saw the total eclipse in that Caribbean that year.
The volcano was omnipresent up from the bay and we could go through some of the ruins still near the harbor.

As a stormchaser, I have known about that great Tri-state tornado. Never heard of #9 but I think I had heard about #10.
thanks Happy new Year to all!!

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Hi Eric,

We just posted an article " Top 10 Strangest Natural Disasters in Human History " ( http://www.hurricaneinsurance.com/blog/2008/top-10-strangest-natural-disasters-in-human-history/). I thought I'd bring it to your attention just in case you think your readers would find it interesting.

Either way, thanks for your time! Happy New Year!

Amy S Quin

Volcano Tungurahua erupted spectacularly

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
if not 9/18/2007 look at archives
Volcano Tungurahua erupted spectacularly last year. Pictured above, molten rock so hot it glows visibly pours down the sides of the 5,000-meter high Tungurahua, while a cloud of dark ash is seen being ejected toward the left. Wispy white clouds flow around the lava-lit peak, while a star-lit sky shines in the distance. The above image was captured last year as ash fell around the adventurous photographer. Located in Ecuador, Tungurahua has become active roughly every 90 years since for the last 1,300 years. Volcano Tungurahua has started erupting again this year and continues erupting at a lower lever even today.

Alaska volcano now very active again

Alaska Volcano Poised for Huge Eruption

By JAMES HALPIN,
AP
Posted: 2007-08-18 05:43:21
Filed Under: Science News
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aug. 17) - One of Alaska's most active volcanoes could be working toward a massive eruption that could affect air travel but was not expected to threaten any of the towns in the area, scientists said Thursday
http://news.aol.com/story/ar/_a/alaska-volcano-poised-for-huge-eruption/20070817163809990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001


also check out this fantastic site
http://volcano.und.edu/