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Eastern Gemini Seamount

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Seamount in the western Pacific Ocean
Eastern Gemini Seamount
Summit depth80 meters (262 feet)
Location
LocationSouthwestern Pacific Ocean
Coordinates20°59′S 170°17′E / 20.98°S 170.28°E / -20.98; 170.28
CountryFrance or Vanuatu
Geology
TypeSubmarine volcano
Last eruptionFebruary 1996

The Eastern Gemini Seamount, also known as Oscostar, is a seamount in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Vanuatu's Tanna and Matthew Islands. The only recorded eruption from Eastern Gemini was observed by a passing ship on February 18, 1996 when bursts of very dark water were observed.

See also

References

  1. "Eastern Gemini Seamount". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.


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