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Lopevi, Vanuatu

Animation of Lopevi

Image Source: GMS-5 IR/Vis/Enhanced IR, 7/8th June, 2001
Comments: A good example of detection of volcanic ash by the 'split-window' or reverse absorption algorithm. The ash cloud was reported to above 25 000 ft (7.5 km), in the middle levels of the troposphere. On the visible imagery the ash is a light grey in colour and difficult to see, but the enhanced infrared images show it clearly.

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