Guest Thinkers — September 1, 2010

Mystery Volcano Photo #7

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Today’s a busy Monday with not much volcano news, so here’s a new Mystery Volcano Photo.

MVP Standings:

volcanista – 1

Elizabeth – 1

Ralph – 1

Cam – 1

Gijs – 1

Anne – 1

Good luck!

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