Whakatane volcano
The Whakatane volcano is a submarine stratovolcano situated some 130 kilometres (81 mi) off the Bay of Plenty coastline of New Zealand.[1][2] It is found within the Kermadec Arc, and is one of the northernmost volcanoes of the Taupō Volcanic Zone.[3] The seamount rises some 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) from the seafloor, and reaches 900 metres (3,000 ft) below sea level at its highest point.[1]
| Whakatane (volcano) | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | −900 metres (−3,000 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°49′S 177°28′E |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Submarine volcano |
| Type of rock | Basaltic andesite |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Kermadec Arc |
See also
References
- Wright, Ian C. (1994). "Nature and tectonic setting of the southern Kermadec submarine arc volcanoes: An overview". Marine Geology. 118: 217–236.
- Gamble, John A.; Wright, Ian C.; Baker, J. A. (1993). "Seafloor geology and petrology in the oceanic to continental transition zone of the Kermadec‐Havre‐Taupo Volcanic Zone arc system, New Zealand". New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 36 (4): 417–435. doi:10.1080/00288306.1993.9514588.
- Gamble, John A.; Christie, Rob H. K.; Wright, Ian C.; Wysoczanski, Richard J. (1997). "Primitive K-rich magmas from Clark volcano, southern Kermadec Arc: a paradox in the K-depth relationship". The Canadian Mineralogist. 35: 275–290.
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