Guest Thinkers — February 15, 2011

Mystery Volcano Photo #33

Too busy today (and possibly tomorrow) for a substantive post, but maybe I can sneak in a new Mystery Volcano Photo. If you recall last time, Chris Reykjavik nailed the identification of Schreiber’s Meadow Cinder Cone (top left) in Washington, so again, I will try to make it tougher.

The current standings:

Boris Behncke – 6

Don Crain – 4

The Bobs – 4

gijs – 2

Chris Reykjavik – 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

Robin Campion – 1

For this new MVP, you need to identify – specifically where this is and what is causing what you see. Good luck!

MVP #33 – Click here to see a larger version.

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