Sarychev Peak Volcano (IMAGE)

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Sarychev Peak Volcano

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The Sarychev Peak Volcano, on Matua Island, erupted on June 12, 2009. New research shows that eruptions of this size may contribute more to the recent lull in global temperature increases than previously thought.

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