Boomerang Seamount
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| Boomerang Seamount | |
|---|---|
| Height | ~650 m (2,000 ft) |
| Location | Southern Indian Ocean, 18 kilometers northwest of Amsterdam Island |
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| Country | France |
| Type | Submarine volcano |
| Last eruption | 1995 |
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.[1]
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