Curacoa volcano
| Curacoa | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | −33 metres (−108 ft)[1] |
| Listing | List of volcanoes in Tonga |
| Coordinates | 15°37′S 173°40′W / 15.62°S 173.67°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tonga Islands |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Submarine volcano |
| Last eruption | May 1979 |
Curacoa is a submarine volcano located south of the Curacoa Reef in northern Tonga. Eruptions were observed in 1973 and 1979 from two separate vents. The 1973 eruption produced a large raft of dacitic pumice, and had a volcanic explosivity index (VEI) of 3.
See also
References
- ^ "Curacoa". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
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