East Gakkel Ridge

SUMMARY

Type: composite with caldera
Activity: active
Last Eruption: unknown
Rock Type: ?
Eruptive Volume: ?
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 86 N
Longitude: 85 E

Geologic Background:

Sidescan and bathymetric data from the East Gakkel Ridge survey showed two amorphously shaped topographic highs.

Historic Activity:

• None

Recent Activity:

• None

Data Sources:

• Global Volcanism Network (V. 26, No. 3).
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 1/2/02