New Volcanic Eruption Lights up Despite Overcast Clouds

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Overcast skies could not hide the newest volcanic eruption near the Icelandic town of Grindavik from polar-orbiting satellites. The onboard VIIRS instrument utilized the Day/Night Band product to catch this bright spectacle through the thick cloud layer.

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Timespan Start: 2024/03/17 02:09 - 2024/03/17 06:39