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The rotation of the vortex can be seen in this picture in the sideways perspective of another steam ring. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The rotation of the vortex can be seen in this picture in the sideways perspective of another steam ring. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Image found in Etna volcano: smoke (steam) rings from New SE crater
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etna_j03254.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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A perfectly circular steam ring vortex detaches from the steam plume of the explosion that created it. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A perfectly circular steam ring vortex detaches from the steam plume of the explosion that created it. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Zoom onto the rotating steam ring. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Zoom onto the rotating steam ring. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Image found in Etna volcano: smoke (steam) rings from New SE crater
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... and in: Photo of the Week
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etna_j03257.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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etna_j03258.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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etna_j03259.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Another perfect ring in the sky. Its diameter is probably about 100 meters. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Another perfect ring in the sky. Its diameter is probably about 100 meters. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Image found in Etna volcano: smoke (steam) rings from New SE crater
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Perfect steam ring from Etna volcano on 11 Nov 2013 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Perfect steam ring from Etna volcano on 11 Nov 2013 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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etna_j03263.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Not all rings are perfectly flat. This one is more irregular. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Not all rings are perfectly flat. This one is more irregular. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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