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Subregion Name: | Northern Atlantic Ocean | |
Volcano Number: | 1801-04= | ||
Volcano Type: | Submarine volcano | ||
Volcano Status: | Historical | ||
Last Known Eruption: | 1865 | ||
Summit Elevation: | -4200 m | -13,779 feet | |
Latitude: | 38.75°N | 38°45'0"N | |
Longitude: | 38.08°W | 38°5'0"W | |
On July 9, 1865, the crew of a whaling ship observed a submarine eruption. Floating pumice reached the sea surface, where it formed a large "floating mountain." A strong odor of sulfur was noticed, and dull rumblings were heard at intervals of one hour. |