Fukujin Seamount
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Fukujin seamount in the Mariana Volcanic Arc has risen on occasion to just beneath the ocean surface. Intermittent periods of water discoloration have been observed since the mid-20th century, and eruptions producing floating pumice were noted on several occasions.
Facts Block
Facts Block
Location: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Latitude: 21.93° N
Longitude: 143.47° E
Elevation: -217 (m) -712 (f)
Volcano type: Submarine
Composition: Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Most recent eruption: 1974 CE
Threat Potential: Very low*
*based on the National Volcano Early Warning System