Underwater Volcano Erupts - Tonga

JDigital · #1 03-20-2009, 03:35 AM

Some AMAZING photos of an underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga.

Quote:

Scientists sailed out to have a closer look at the eruptions of an undersea volcano off the coast of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean today. Tonga's head geologist, Kelepi Mafi, said there was no apparent danger to residents of Nuku'alofa and others living on the main island of Tongatapu. Officials also said it may be related to a quake with a magnitude of 4.4 which struck last March 13 around 35 kilometers from the capital at a depth of nearly 150 kilometres.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/200...ear_tonga.html

subman · #2 03-20-2009, 03:41 AM

Wow amazing pictures!
Sadly all i can think off is how cool that new Tonga would be.

Myka · #3 03-20-2009, 03:41 AM

Very cool!!

rocketlily · #4 03-20-2009, 03:43 AM

Thanks for the link. Amazing pictures. I wonder what something like that will affect the reefs?

sitandwatch · #5 03-20-2009, 03:46 AM

Lots of rock ready to collect!!

fishoholic · #6 03-20-2009, 05:22 AM

Cool pictures

justinl · #7 03-20-2009, 05:28 AM

wow, fantastic shots. ...wonder what it would look like from underwater.