July 26, 2001
(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.)
Cool looken' Volcano:
This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite view showing the large plume of ash and smoke blowing towards the southeast from the eruption of Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily, Tuesday afternoon, July 24, 2001. (AP Photo/NOAA)