Winter snows partially cover Chaitén Volcano’s lava dome.
Published Aug 16, 2010A steam plume hung above Chaitén Volcanoe’s growing lava dome, and a nearby river bed was choked with volcanic debris on April 3, 2010.
Published Apr 6, 2010Reduced volcanic emissions and clear skies over southern Chile on March 3, 2010, revealed Chaitén volcano’s new lava dome.
Published Mar 9, 2010Although it has quieted in recent months, Chaitén Volcano remains active. Crystal clear skies reveal the volcano and the surrounding area in this natural-color satellite image from February 25, 2010.
Published Feb 26, 2010Acquired October 20, 2009, this high-resolution image of Chaitén Volcano shows a volcanic plume that appears almost white near the summit, likely due to high water content.
Published Oct 26, 2009Fresh lava domes fill most of the 10,000-year old caldera of Chaitén volcano.
Published Oct 1, 2009Chaitén volcano emitted a column of ash and steam as its dome-building eruption continued in late September 2009.
Published Sep 30, 2009Chile’s Chaiten Volcano remained active in early 2009, releasing plumes of ash and steam.
Published Mar 11, 2009This astronaut photograph highlights two volcanoes located near the southern boundary of the Nazca–South America subduction zone in southern Chile. Dominating the scene is the massive Minchinmávida Volcano at image center. At bottom center is its smaller, but currently active, neighbor Chaitén.
Published Mar 9, 2009