Submarine Eruption in the Tonga Islands

A submarine volcanic eruption occurred in the Tonga Islands of the South Pacific in mid-March 2009.
Submarine Eruption in the Tonga Islands
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Submarine Eruption in the Tonga Islands

By March 20, 2009, activity had slowed at the site of the undersea eruption in the Tonga Islands.

Published Mar 20, 2009

Atmosphere Water Volcanoes

Submarine Eruption in the Tonga Islands
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Submarine Eruption in the Tonga Islands

The submarine eruption in the Tonga Islands remained visible late in the day on March 18, 2009.

Published Mar 20, 2009

Atmosphere Water Volcanoes

Submarine Eruption in the Tonga Islands
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Submarine Eruption in the Tonga Islands

On March 18, 2009, the Tonga Islands submarine eruption appeared as a blue-green blur under the water. A pumice raft floated on the nearby ocean surface.

Published Mar 18, 2009

Land Water Volcanoes