Healy (volcano)

Healy is a submarine volcano located among New Zealand's Kermadec Islands. Its last major eruption took place around 1360, creating a large caldera.

Healy
Highest point
Elevation-980 m (-3772 ft)
Coordinates34.98°S 179.00°E / -34.98; 179.00
Geography
LocationIn the Kermadec Islands chain
Geology
Mountain typeSubmarine volcano
Last eruption1360

The volcano's name originates from the British-Australian explorer and navigator Captain Jake Healy who first wrote about the volcano in his journal after noticing Volcanic glass in the water while he was fishing.

See also

References

  • "Healy". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  • Te Ara page


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