Whale Island

North of New Zealand


SUMMARY

Type: composite cone
Activity: dormant
Last Eruption: unknown
Rock Type: andesite to dacite
Eruptive Volume: ?
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 37.85 S
Longitude: 176.97 E


Geologic Background:

Andesite-dacite composite volcano rising to 353 m.

Historic Activity:

  • None

Recent Activity:

  • Vigorously boiling pool near sea level in Sulphur Bay.

Data Sources:

  • Global Volcanism Network (V. 15, No. 3).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Last Update: 12/16/00