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Daikoku submarine volcano (Mariana Islands): evidence of ongoing eruption found by NOAA expedition volcanodiscovery/daikoku/news.html A team of scientists from Oregon State University and NOAA found evidence that the submarine volcano, whose top is about 300 m below sea level, is currently erupting (or at least has been very recently). The expedition Submarine Ring of Fire 2014 - Ironman found this evidence in form of two observations: very strong plumes coming from the top of the seamount were detected that show characteristics that can only be explained by an eruption. During a previous survey in 2006, only hydrothermal activity, including the spectacular discovery of a liquid sulfur pond, were seen at the volcano. Second, a comparison of bathymetric data shows that new craters have formed, something which also is difficult to explain other than by an eruption. Read the full article at NOOAs Ocean Explorer website.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:03:12 +0000

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