The symmetrical cone of Kanaga volcano stands out on the northern corner of Kanaga Island, located in the central part of Alaska's Aleutian archipelago. Kanaga last erupted in 1994 and is well known for its active fumaroles and hot springs (located, in this image, by fine steam plumes on the northeast flank of the volcano). A small lake to the southeast of the cone is situated on the floor of a larger more ancient volcanic caldera. The crew of the international space station acquired this image late in the day of August 13, 2002. Note how the late summer sun accentuates the terrain features like the volcanic flows that radiate down from the volcano's peak, and the steep cliffs along the western coastline. Mission: ISS005 Roll: E Frame: 10097 Mission ID on the Film or image: ISS005 Country or Geographic Name: USA-ALASKA Features: KANAGA ISLAND, VOLCANO Center Point Latitude: 52.0 Center Point Longitude: -177.0
Volcano(es): Kanaga
Photographer: Image Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center
URL: avo.alaska.edu/image/view/1636
Please cite the Image Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center. Earth Sciences and Image Analysis, NASA-Johnson Space Center. 25 Mar. 2005. "Astronaut Photography of Earth - Display Record."
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