NASA Photo ID: STS067-721A-052              File Name: 10125287.jpg

Film Type: 70mm                    Date Taken: 

Title: Barren Island west of Malaysia as seen from STS-67 Endeavour

Description:

Barren Island, a small volcanic island which is part of the Andaman Island
group in the Andaman Sea west of Malaysia, began a new eruptive phase late
in 1994. The STS-67 crew noticed the volcanic plume early in their flight,
and had several opportunities to document the on-going eruption. This view,
taken March 14, 1995, shows a healthy volcanic plume rising several
thousand feet into the atmosphere. The main plume drifts westward over
Andaman Island, although a smaller plume close to the ground is being
dispersed to the south.