The Tamu Massif, located in the northwest Pacific Ocean, is a large underwater shield volcano. It is believed to have last erupted around 145 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period. This massive volcanic structure is primarily composed of basalt and is one of the largest volcanic features on Earth. Since its last eruption, there has been no significant volcanic activity recorded at Tamu Massif.
Earthquakes
The Tamu Massif is located at a hotspot in the northwestern Pacific Ocean and is associated with an oceanic plateau rather than a traditional plate boundary. However, it is situated near the boundary of the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, where tectonic activity is influenced by the movement of these plates. This region is characterized by volcanic activity related to mantle plumes rather than typical subduction or rift dynamics found at other plate boundaries.
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mauna kea is the largest sea mount in the world.
Volcanoes are large formations that having an opening where gases and lava can escape out of the Earth's magma chamber. Some types of volcanoes are shield volcanoes, super volcanoes, and mud volcanoes. The largest volcano based on height is Tamu Massif.
Earthquakes
Well, honey, Tamu Massif is an underwater volcano, so I highly doubt any animals are throwing pool parties down there. But hey, if you're into microscopic sea creatures or the occasional deep-sea fish, then maybe you'll spot a critter or two hanging around. Just don't expect to see any land animals swapping stories with the volcano, okay?
when did MT stromboli last erupt, and what were the effects of it.
The Tamu Massif is located at a hotspot in the northwestern Pacific Ocean and is associated with an oceanic plateau rather than a traditional plate boundary. However, it is situated near the boundary of the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, where tectonic activity is influenced by the movement of these plates. This region is characterized by volcanic activity related to mantle plumes rather than typical subduction or rift dynamics found at other plate boundaries.
it last erupted 1985!
The Massif Central is in France.
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it erupted last in 1987
the last volcanoe erupted in iceland.