Boomerang Seamount

Boomerang Seamount

Infobox Seamount
Name=Boomerang Seamount


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Location= Southern Indian Ocean, 18 kilometers northwest of Amsterdam Island
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Country =France
Type=Submarine volcano
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Last eruption=1995
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The Boomerang Seamount is an active submarine volcano, located 18 kilometers northeast of Amsterdam Island, France. It was formed by the St. Paul hotspot and has a 2 kilometers wide caldera that is 200 meters deep. Hydrothermal activity occurs within the caldera. [VNUM|1=0304-00-]

ee also

*List of volcanoes in French Southern and Antarctic Lands

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