If you needed any evidence that Chaiten is still erupting quite vigorously, just check out the MODIS image taken on 5/31 (above). The eruptive column is still delivering ash across southern Chile, over the Andes and into Argentina. This eruption just keeps on impressing me with its duration and magnitude - this is one for the ages (well, human ages).
Chaiten Eruption enters second month
The Chaiten eruption continues to amaze with its duration and magnitude, sending ash across southern Chile and Argentina.
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