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Pagan IslandPosition of center of photo (Lat/Long): [18.13/145.8] |
![]() ![]() The most recent major eruption took place in 1981, but since then numerous steam- and ash-producing events have been observed at the volcano - the latest reported one occurring between December 5–8, 2006. This astronaut photograph records volcanic activity on January 11, 2007, that produced a thin plume that extended westwards away from Mount Pagan. The plume was most probably steam, possibly with minor ash content. The island is sparsely populated, and it is monitored for volcanic activity by the United States Geological Survey and the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands. |
Source of material: NASA |
Further information: WikiPedia article on Pagan Island