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Minami-Hiyoshi submarine volcano

Name Alias(es): 
Hiyoshi-okinoba
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Latitude: 
23.4970
Longitude: 
141.9400
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Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl): 
80
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Host Rock: 
NotProvided
Deposit Type: 
NotProvided
Notes on Vent Field Description: 
also reported as Izu-Bonin Arc; shallow summit; periodic water discoloration above the seamount since mid-1970's
Notes Relevant to Biology: 
NotProvided
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first): 
2005 ROV HyperDolphin
Discovery References (text): 
Watanabe, H., pers. comm., 2009: "R/V Natsushima/ HyperDolphin cruise NT05-16 [2005] by Dr. T. Shimano"
Other References (text): 
Fujikura, K., Okutani, T., and Maruyama, T., eds. (2008) Deep-sea life: Biological observations using research submersibles. Tokai Univ. Press.