Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Jul 5, 2005 2:35:17 GMT -6
Japan: Eruption made 3,300-ft. vapor column
Updated: 9:37 a.m. ET July 3, 2005
TOKYO - Japanese coast guard officials said Sunday they believe an underwater volcanic eruption has caused a 3,300-foot high column of steam to rise from the Pacific Ocean near Iwo Jima.
The vapor was reported Saturday after Japanese troops stationed on the small island observed the massive, cloudy plume rise from the sea about 30 miles southeast of the island, said Maritime Self-Defense Forces Hiroshi Shirai.
Defense officials who flew over the area in a helicopter said the surface of the water appeared red where the column was reported, which could indicate underwater volcanic activity, Shirai said.
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I'm betting it's the Grandson of Godzilla.