Deep-Ocean Volcanoes
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Learn MoreScientists believe that 80 percent of the volcanic eruptions on Earth take place in the ocean. Most of these volcanoes are thousands of feet deep and difficult to find. In May of 2009, scientists captured the deepest ocean eruption ever found. Nearly 4000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the West Mata volcano was discovered.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes 50 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Geology, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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