Astronaut photo showing a snow-covered active volcano cone above clouds over the Kuril Islands

Astronaut Captures Image of Active Russian Volcano Above Kuril Islands

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A 2019 photograph taken by an astronaut shows a highly active volcano with a near-perfect cone rising above clouds over the Kuril Islands. The volcano's head is heavily scarred and partially covered with snow, highlighting its dynamic geological activity. This image provides a unique perspective of volcanic activity from space.

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