Calypso
Mound Volcano - John Seach
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
37.64 S, 177.10 E
summit elevation -167 m
Submarine volcano
"Calypso Mound is a white anhydrite
cone some 6-8 m high,
formed at 167 m depth by discharge
of thermal waters at the ocean floor.
It was discovered in February 1987
using the diving vessel Soucoup carried on the RV Calypso.
Calypso Mound Volcano exhibits strong
hydrothermal activity.




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