Vote for the next Volcano Profile

Vote for the next volcano to be profiled on the blog!

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September 1, 2010

Now that we’ve had three Volcano Profiles: Rabaul, Hood and Vesuvius, now it is time to vote on the next volcano. Take your pick and leave comments!

What volcano should be featured as the next “Volcano Profile”?(polling)

Erik Klemetti

Volcanologist, Denison University

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