Chile Volcano Time Series

Taken from Aqua and Terra Satellites this gif shows the Chile volcano from 4/24-4/27

Calbuco Volcano Chile Imagery

Terra image morning of 4-24-15
Trail of ash is spread out over 100 miles

Aqua image afternoon of  4-24-15

Google Earth Image of Calbuco pre-eruption

The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile has erupted twice in the space of a few hours - having lain dormant for decades.

Footage from the area shows a huge column of lava and ash being sent several kilometres into the air.

The authorities have declared a red alert and evacuated more than 4,000 people within a 20km (12 mile) radius.

The Calbuco volcano is one of the most active in Chile, but its eruption took officials in the area by surprise.

Alejandro Verges, an emergency director for the region, said Calbuco had not been under any special form of observation.

Source:http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/media/images/82521000/jpg/_82521685_026883262-1.jpg

East Coast Snow Line

Aqua Satellite 1-10-15 Resolution ~1km

E Coast USA snow line

East coast of USA 01-10-15 Aqua satellite

A large snowstorm hit most of eastern US on Jan 6-7, 2015. An interesting aftermath of the storm is a clear line where the snow coverage stops, almost along the latitudes. The snow does a good job of highlighting ridges in the Appalachian Mountains.

East Michigan Ice

Landsat 8 false color composite - East coast of Lake Michigan April 7, 2014
Spring Lake to the north and South Haven to the south.
Ice coverage shown as cyan. Vegetation shown as green.
Resolution ~30m

 This last winter was not your average season. The west experienced warmer than average temperatures and little precipitation while the east was stuck dealing with an 'arctic blast'. This caused frigid temperatures for most of the winter months and probably helped jetBlue post profits as they ferried everyone down to Florida and the Caribbean to enjoy some sun.

As a result of the high precipitation and low temperatures Lake Michigan had the highest ice coverage on record since 1973. The precipitation brought much needed relief to the area and I'm sure marina owners and shipping managers won't mind the higher lake levels.

Aqua false color composite - East coast of Lake Michigan April 8, 2014
Wabaningo to the north and Bridgman to the south.
  Ice coverage shown as cyan. Vegetation shown as green.
Resolution ~ 250m