Guest Thinkers — October 1, 2010

Mystery Volcano Photo #29

Time for a new mystery volcano photo. The last one was a little harder, but Boris Behncke got it on his first try as Negit Island in Mono Lake, California (top left).

So, the current standings:

Boris Behncke – 5

Don Crain – 4

The Bobs – 3

gijs – 2

volcanista – 1

Lockwood – 1

Elizabeth – 1

Ralph – 1

Anne – 1

Cam – 1

gg – 1

Damon Hynes – 1

Marco – 1

Doug C. – 1

Diane – 1

Stephen – 1

MK, Alberta – 1

Kultsi – 1

Henrik – 1

Zane – 1

Rodger Wilson – 1

Here is the new one, submitted by an Eruptions regular. Good luck!

Mystery Volcano Photo #29.

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