France · Caldera
Boomerang Seamount
- Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 650m (submarine)
- Last eruption
- 1995
- Type
- Caldera
- Country
- France
- Region
- Somalian & Antarctic / Amsterdam-St. Paul Hotspot Volcano Group
- Elevation
- 650m (submarine)
- Coordinates
- -37.722, 77.822
- Last eruption
- 1995
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Oceanic crust (< 15 km)
- Landform
- Caldera
- Major rock type
- Basalt / Picro-basalt
Geological summary
Boomerang Seamount, an active submarine volcano 18 km NE of Amsterdam Island, was first discovered during a bathymetric survey in 1996.
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From Wikipedia
The Boomerang Seamount is an active submarine volcano, located 18 km (11 mi) northeast of Amsterdam Island, France. It was formed by the Amsterdam-Saint Paul hotspot and has a 2 km (1.2 mi) wide caldera that is 200 m (660 ft) deep. Hydrothermal activity occurs within the caldera. The sampled rocks are basalt and picrite basalt.
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Eruption history
1 recordedGlossaryRecord summary
- Confirmed eruptions
- 1
- Uncertain eruptions
- 0
- Span of confirmed record
- 1995 – 1995
- Largest confirmed eruption
- VEI 0 (1995)
- Confirmed eruptions since 1900
- 1
Summary (VEI over time)
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Detailed timeline
- 1995VEI 0Geological estimate1995-12-01 – end unknown
Nearby volcanoes
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