Mt Anatahan Erupts . ... Credit Copyright: Allan Sauter ( Scripps ) Explanation: Nobody suspected that this volcano would erupt. ... Nevertheless, on May 10, the small volcano in the Northern Mariana Islands of the western Pacific Ocean shot ash 10,000 meters into the air. ... Anatahan continued every few minutes for two days. ... Fortunately, the team was not too far away to get the above picture . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ... U. Based on Astronomy Picture Of the Day ...