Angry Ecuadorian Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft

After lying dormant for 70 years, Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador started erupting the week of Aug. 17, 2015. NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image on August 22, showing huge columns of ash that affected towns in the region.

After lying dormant for 70 years, Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador started erupting the week of Aug. 17, 2015. NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image on August 22, showing huge columns of ash that affected towns in the region.