Saturday, February 1, 2014

EERIE AND TERRIFYING AMATEUR VIDEOS OF INDONESIAN MT. SINABUNG VOLCANO ERUPTING

Just shy of 7 years ago, I pointed out that volcanoes have had an enormous effect on the earth's climate.  It is quite unappreciated how tremendous are the cubic tonnages of ash, gases, acids, and many volatile chemicals that burst into the atmosphere from even a small volcanic eruption.

Today (February 1) another "small" volcano erupted on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.  Take a look here at these amateur videos, taken from nearby the volcano,  Mt. Sinabung,  to get an idea of the colossal power of these events.  They positively dwarf the effects of man-made pollution.

And you thought THIS winter was cold...