Subj : ES Picture of the Day 14  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Mon Feb 14 2022 11:01:02

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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Cava Asero Lava Flow

   February 14, 2022


    Rosario_PSX_20211215_110027 (003)

   Photographer:  Rosario Catania

   Summary Author:  Rosario Catania

   The ancient " Cava Asero" is an old quarry of lava stone extraction,
   now in disuse, found in the district  Dagala dell'Ascino, north of
   the town of Nicolosi, Italy. This is a wonderful place to admire the
   stratification of ancient  lava flows produced by the  Etna
   Volcano and recent ones as well, such as the  flow resulting from an
   eruption in 2001. The  European Union financed the restoration of a
   natural path that leads to the front of this recent flow.

   Seen from a height of 820 ft (250 m), using a small drone, it’s
   possible to see Cava Asero’s characteristic heart shape. Note this
   formation is approximately 1,115 ft (340 m) in breadth. Photo taken on
   December 14, 2021.
     * Nicolosi, Italy Coordinates: 37.6175, 15.0241

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