New Submarine Eruption at Fukutoku-Okanoba
Mi, 17. Okt 2012, 08:50 08:50 AM | VON: VOLCANOBULLETIN
An underwater volcanic eruption was detected on Tuesday morning, October 16th by a Coast Guard Vessel near Minami-Iwoto Island.The Coast Guard vessel said that a column of white smoke was seen rising from the sea about 3 miles from Minami-Iwoto island.
An announcement by the Coast Guard stated that Fukutoku-Okanoba "the volcano spewed ash and smoke about 100 meters into the air, and the surrounding sea area changed to a yellowish-green color while other parts became a cloudy gray"
Possibilities have been raised that a permanent island could form.
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