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Photos: Seafloor Erupts New Baby Canary (island)

Started by Tank, November 14, 2011, 12:07:05 PM

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Tank

November 14, 2011, 12:07:05 PM
Photos: Seafloor Erupts New Baby Canary

QuoteNov. 11, 2011 -- Just off the coast of the Spanish Canary Island of El Hierro, a new volcanic island is close to breaking the surface. After months of seismic activity and underwater eruptions that have caused repeated evacuations of the port city of La Restinga, a still unnamed volcanic cone is emerging from the seafloor.

The milky green and brown plume shown in this photo is likely a mix of volcanic gases and a blend of crushed pumice and seafloor rock.

A new holiday desination in the making  ;D
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DeterminedJuliet

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November 14, 2011, 02:15:22 PM
If it had erupted an actual baby canary, I'd be really impressed.

Very cool, though. Goes to show our world is constantly doing it's thing!
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Tank

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November 14, 2011, 03:33:36 PM
Well I was wondering about the 'canary' part when I first saw the headline.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
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Sandra Craft

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November 15, 2011, 02:16:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 14, 2011, 12:07:05 PM
A new holiday desination in the making  ;D

I bet the hot springs will be fantastic!
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Stevil

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November 15, 2011, 09:45:48 AM
Unexploited natural beauty, the perfect holiday getaway destination with 360 degrees of spectacular ocean views. Zero crime, zero traffic, just relax, unwind and enjoy nature at her finest.

Tank

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November 15, 2011, 09:50:20 AM
Quote from: Stevil on November 15, 2011, 09:45:48 AM
Unexploited natural beauty, the perfect holiday getaway destination with 360 degrees of spectacular ocean views. Zero crime, zero traffic, just relax, unwind and enjoy nature at her finest.
And then get blown into orbit by the volcano  ;)
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Too Few Lions

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November 15, 2011, 12:01:26 PM
it was causing earthquakes on El Hierro, which was big news on the Canaries when I was out there last month. Apparently El Hierro had over 10,000 earthquakes between July and October!

http://www.irishweatheronline.com/news/earth-science/geology/volcanic-alert-in-effect-on-el-hierro-as-4-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits/41200.html
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