Satellite image of the viscous lava flow creeping down the slopes of Russia’s Kizimen Volcano.
Land Volcanoes
Volcanic debris covers the slopes of Kizimen, a growing stratovolcano.
Widespread deposits of volcanic debris from frequent pyroclastic flows drape the slopes of Kizimen Volcano.
Kizimen Volcano remained restless in March 2013, producing incandescent lava and gas and steam emissions.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Volcanoes
A prominent lava flow descends the eastern flank of Kizimen Volcano on September 5, 2011.
Image of the Day Land Volcanoes
The ongoing eruption of Russia’s Kizimen Volcano is reshaping the mountain.
Fresh volcanic ash and debris indicate the vigorous activity of Russia’s Kizimen Volcano.
Kizimen Volcano, which erupted for the first time in 81 years in December 2010, continues to emit a steady stream of gas and ash.
Atmosphere Land Volcanoes
This pair of satellite images was among the first detailed pictures of the erupting vent and lava flows.
Kamchatka’s Kizimen Volcano was emitting gas and steam from its summit in the afternoon of April 16, 2011. When the MODIS instrument on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this image, a plume was blowing to the northwest from the summit.