Why in the News?
Scientists have reported rare underwater footage showing sharks living inside the crater of Kavachi volcano, near the Solomon Islands. This discovery challenges earlier assumptions about marine survival in extreme volcanic environments.
About Kavachi Volcano
- A shallow submarine volcano located in the South Pacific Ocean
- Situated south of Vangunu Island in the Solomon Islands
- Lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly tectonically active zone
- Among the few active and visible undersea volcanoes in the world
Volcanic Activity
- Known for frequent but unpredictable eruptions
- First documented eruptive activity in 1939
- Has experienced multiple temporary island forming events
Prelims Pointers
• Type: Submarine volcano
• Location: South Pacific Ocean
• Tectonic setting: Pacific Ring of Fire
• Key feature: Temporary island formation
• Recent relevance: Sharks observed inside a volcanic crater
| [2024] Consider the following: 1. Pyroclastic debris 2. Ash and dust 3. Nitrogen compounds 4. Sulphur compounds. How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four |
