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Submarine Volcanism Home Page
Publications Research Development Postdoctoral Program Submarine Volcanism Submarine Volcanism Hot spots Hot spot plume Magmatic processes Volcanic processes Explosive eruptions Landslides Volcanic hazards Hydrothermal systems ... the top of the Publication List page. Why is this research important? Submarine eruptions are poorly understood. Why? There are many advantages to studying samples erupted ...
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Vents Program Geology and Geophysics
Therefore, we are especially interested in studying the sites of recent submarine eruptions. Our current efforts are mainly focused on the Juan de Fuca and Gorda Ridges ... web site (curriculum for middle and high school teachers) Other items of interest: Recent submarine eruptions Instruments and methods Video clips from the seafloor Study areas Upcoming plans Personnel and ...
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NGDC Tsunami Database
Mexico Catalog of Tsunamis in the Pacific, 1969-1982 United States Tsunamis 1690-1988 Submarine Volcanoes and Hydrological Phenomena Tsunamis in Peru-Chile Proceedings, 2nd UJNR Tsunami Workshop ... P. Hedervari, 1984) 86 pages; PDF file. The information presented in each volume includes submarine eruptions, new volcanic islands, tsunamis, seiches, and base surges related to volcanic activity. Top of ...
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Evolution, Mass Extinctions, and Mass Speciations
Records frequently show extensive areas of missing sediments (hiatuses) on submarine ridges and rises, and occasionally, even ...
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Ocean Geography | Geography of the sea floor
Submarine Canyons - In many continental shelves submarine canyons have been found carving deep fissures that ... sediment and debris down into shallower sea. The largest and deepest submarine canyon ever discovered is off the west coast of the ... the volcano a little bit higher. Until one day, the eruptions have built the top of the undersea mountain so high, ...
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Geological Makeup of Marine Environments - MarineBio.org
Sierra Nevada. Volcanoes such as these are known for long periods of quiet and episodic eruptions starting with the expulsion of explosive gas containing fine particles of glassy volcanic ash and ... to a spectacular display of hydrothermal vents. Hydrothermal vents in the ocean floor are called submarine hydrothermal vents or black smokers and were discovered in 1977 around the Galapagos Islands by ...
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Hawaii Vacations - National Geographic Adventure Magazine
Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park, on Oahu. Molded by volcanic eruptions, the bay hides a perfect spot for beginners to get their fins wet: a sandy ... of Kealakekua Bay (where Captain Cook met his doom) boasts rococo coral gardens teeming with submarine life. Hot tip: Rent a kayak and snorkeling gear from Adventures in Paradise ($35 a ...
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Nikaura Sunrise Bungalow, Epi, Vanuatu – accommodation, reefs, beaches, surf, ecotourism
Fine views of Lopevi Island where there's an active volcano. - A submarine volcano offshore (visible eruptions are rare). - A waterfall, about 2 hours walk away. Nikaura is also near the ...
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Glossary
As seafloor spreading moves the crust over these “hot spots” eruptions can create chains of seamounts and islands, such as the Hawaiian Islands. Hydrothermal vents - ... above the seafloor. Those that penetrate the surface become islands, such as the Hawaiian Islands . Submarine canyon - A steep-sided valley on the seafloor of the continental slope, generally found ...
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World Data Center for Solid Earth Geophysics, Boulder - Datalist
Measurements Workshop Publication; http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/hazard/tsupub.shtml Catalog of Submarine Volcanoes and Hydrological Phenomena Associated with Volcanic Events Publication; http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ ... Database http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/paleo.shtml Global Volcanic Eruptions Over 4,000 volcanic eruptions from 79 - present; http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/hazard/volcano.shtml ...
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