HAVE YOU SEEN A PURPLE SUNSET? Sky watchers are reporting a strange color in the sunset sky: purple. This is a sign of volcanic activity. The Raikoke volcano in the Kirul Islands and the Ulawun volcano in New Guinea have recently spewed sulfurous gases into the stratosphere, altering the palette of sunsets around the world. It's easy to see. [link to spaceweather.com]

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