Teahitia

Teahitia is a submarine volcano, located 40 km (25 mi) northeast of the southeast tip of Tahiti of the Society Islands in the Pacific Ocean, with its peak 1600 meters below the water surface. It belongs to the Teahitia-Mehetia hotspot.

Teahitia's last eruption occurred in 1985.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Global Volcanism Program: Teahitia

Coordinates: 17°34′S 148°51′W / 17.57°S 148.85°W / -17.57; -148.85

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