ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured an image of lava flowing from Mount Etna while aboard the International Space Station in March 2017. The volcano experienced powerful eruptions that year, resulting in lava visible from space for the first time. The International Space Station is primarily used for research and its imaging system has helped with natural disaster relief efforts.
In March 2017, European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet was aboard the International Space Station (ISS) when he captured an image of lava flowing from Mount Etna. Similar images were also captured a few days earlier by ESA’s Sentinel-2A satellite. Located on the east coast of Sicily, Mount Etna is the highest volcano in Europe and is known for its short, sudden eruptions. The volcano, which is 10,900 feet (3,329 m) high, experienced some powerful eruptions in 2017, resulting in lava being visible from space for the first time. Images from the ISS and satellite show the lava as a red-hot mass that is easily distinguished from its surroundings.
More information on the International Space Station:
The International Space Station is a large spacecraft orbiting 220 miles (354km) above the Earth.
Astronauts live aboard the International Space Station primarily to conduct research. The first crew arrived in 2000.
The International Space Station’s imaging system has provided useful images to help rescuers deal with the aftermath of natural disasters on Earth.
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