Erupting volcano casts shadow on Russian peninsula


Kamchatka Peninsula - May 2004
 
This reduced resolution Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS) image was acquired 11 May 2004 and shows the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East. The erupting Shiveluch volcano is located towards the right of the peninsula about two thirds of the way up - around it is a circular band of dark ash from the eruption visible over snow.

Envisat satellite, artist's impression
 
Launched in 2002, Envisat is a truly advanced Earth Observation satellite with a unique combination of sensors that vastly improve the range and accuracy of scientific measurements of the atmosphere, oceans, land surface and ice. Its total range of capabilities far exceed those of any previous or planned Earth observation satellite.



Release date: 27 July 2004