Healy (volcano)

Healy
Highest point
Elevation -980 m (-3772 ft)
Coordinates 34°59′S 179°00′E / 34.98°S 179.00°E / -34.98; 179.00 
Geography
Location In the Kermadec Islands chain
Geology
Mountain type Submarine volcano
Last eruption 1360

Healy is a submarine volcano located among New Zealand's Kermadec Islands. Its last major eruption took place around 1360, creating a large caldera.

The volcano's name originates from the British-Australian explorer and navigator Captain Jake Healy who first wrote about the volcano in his journal after noticing Volcanic glass in the water whilst fishing.

See also

References

  • "Healy". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  • Te Ara page


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