Eastern Gemini Seamount

Eastern Gemini Seamount
Summit depth 80 meters (262 feet)
Location
Location Southwestern Pacific Ocean
Coordinates 20°59′S 170°17′E / 20.98°S 170.28°E / -20.98; 170.28Coordinates: 20°59′S 170°17′E / 20.98°S 170.28°E / -20.98; 170.28
Country France or Vanuatu
Geology
Type Submarine volcano
Last eruption February 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.[1]

See also

References

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


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