Amazing Volcano Photo Shows Shock Wave


	Amazing Volcano Photo Shows Shock Wave

chestnut501

6-22-2009 3:11 PM

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chestnut501 says:

Image from space shows several phenomena that occur early in eruption

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6-22-2009 8:03 PM

Richclips777

Buuurrrp. Oops, scuzi.

6-22-2009 8:07 PM

shaor

thats a stupid comment richclips! great clip chestnut

6-22-2009 8:34 PM

chestnut501

(omg) It's ok shaor, Rich is a good friend and I allow him to make all the stupid comments he wants. I must admit however, that comments like yours go a long way.

6-24-2009 10:21 AM

Richclips777

What is this? Brilliant comments only week?

6-24-2009 8:36 PM

Richclips777

Well chez, I guess it's nice that folks are looking out for you. And if I was in a normal mood, I'd have told you what a cool image that is. As it was, it struck me as an earth burp. Thanks for your understanding.

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