Minami-Hiyoshi submarine volcano

Name Alias(es):

Hiyoshi-okinoba

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Latitude:

23.4970

Longitude:

141.9400

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Host Rock:

NotProvided

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NotProvided

Notes on Vent Field Description:

also reported as Izu-Bonin Arc; shallow summit; periodic water discoloration above the seamount since mid-1970's

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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.

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