Fukujin-okanoba

Mariana Islands


SUMMARY

Type: submarine vent
Activity: active
Last Eruption: 1982
Rock Type: ?
Eruptive Volume: ?
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 21.91 N
Longitude: 143.44 E


Geologic Background:

 

Historic Activity:

  • Erupted explosively from September 1973 to March 1974 (first reported eruption). Discolored water was reported several times a year from 1976 to 1982.

Recent Activity:

  • No reported activity since December 1982.

Data Sources:

  • Smithsonian's SEAN Bulletin (V. 9, No. 3 to V. 9, No. 4)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Last Update: 12/12/00