An Icy Volcano and the Cosmic Cycle of Life

Living on the edge of the Rocky Mountains in the winter means getting up every morning and seeing those snow-capped peaks poking out over the nearer foothills. It's a magnificent view to occupy me as I wait for my coffee to steep. Seeing the mountains from the side is endlessly fun, but I sometimes wish I could see them from above. After all, when Landsat 8 does it, the view is simply incredible: [You really want to see this image in all its high-definition glory, too.] Now, to be fair, those ar...