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The Mystery of an Underwater Volcano

The Havre volcano lies three thousand feet (900 meters) beneath the sea surface.

March 2018

The Mystery of an Underwater Volcano

Underwater volcanoes follow a different set of rules when compared to their terrestrial counterparts. Learn about one of the largest underwater eruptions.

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The Mystery of an Underwater Volcano

The Havre volcano lies three thousand feet (900 meters) beneath the sea surface.

March 2018