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Spectacular underwater volcano eruption near Tonga

Fri, Mar 20, 2009

Post filled in: Feature Post, Geology, Great Pics

Near Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa, an underwater volcano has been shooting smoke, ash, steam, etc for thousands of feet, and the good thing is the islanders are not threatened by this. Still, it remains such a spectacular phenomenon that scientists just had to inspect it and make a photo shoot. Pictures from boston.com. There’s also a great video here.



3 Comments For Spectacular underwater volcano eruption near Tonga

  1. Mik Says:

    That is certainly a spectacular set of photos.

  2. Phil E. Drifter Says:

    IT’S COMIN’ RIGHT AT US!

  3. internet Says:

    Whow! Nice pictures.

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