1.3 APOD

This is a volcano called Tungurahua in Ecuador. It is 5,000 meters high. The volcano is currently active, and its last major eruption, which took place on August 16 of last year is seen in this photo. Ash and gases are spewing from the volcano. This volcano is still erupting today, but not violently. The ash that is erupting into the air is made up of jagged peices of rock and glass. The white clouds of steam surrounding the volcano show how hot the volcano is while erupting.