CSIR-NIO Discovers Active Submarine Volcano in Andaman Sea
Q: What did CSIR-NIO discover?
A: CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) discovered an active submarine volcano called Crater Seamount in the Andaman Sea.
Q: When was this discovery made?
A: Initial signs suggesting active volcanic activity were observed in 2007. However, confirmation of an active volcano came in 2021 through a dedicated expedition by CSIR-NIO.
Q: Where is Crater Seamount located?
A: It's located in the Andaman Sea, near the epicenter of a seismic zone active since 2007.
Q: What are the potential consequences of an eruption?
A: The volcano has the potential to trigger earthquakes and even tsunamis in the Java-Sumatra region.
Q: Can we predict when the volcano might erupt?
A: No, unfortunately, the timing of a potential eruption cannot be ascertained at this point.
Additional Information:
♦ Crater Seamount is a part of the Nicobar Submarine Volcanic Arc.
♦ The discovery of active gas venting from the volcano provided the key evidence of its active state.
♦ Scientists are continuing to study the volcano to understand the ongoing geophysical processes and potential risks.
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