Browsing Faculty Research Publications (College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences) by Subject "Vailulu'u"

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A fluorescein tracer release experiment in the hydrothermally active crater of Vailulu'u volcano, Samoa

Hart, Stanley R.; Staudigel, H.; Koppers, Anthony A. P.; Girard, A. P. (American Geophysical Union, 2003-08-14)

On 3 April 2001, a 20 kg point source of fluorescein dye was released 30 m above the bottom of the active summit caldera of Vailulu’u submarine volcano, Samoa. Vailulu’u crater is 2000 m wide and at water depths of 600 ...
Vailulu'u undersea volcano: The New Samoa

Hart, Stanley R.; Staudigel, H.; Koppers, Anthony A. P.; Blusztajn, J.; Baker, E. T.; Workman, R.; Jackson, M.; Hauri, E.; Kurz, M.; Sims, K.; Fornari, D.; Saal, A.; Lyons, S. (American Geophysical Union, 2000-12-08)

Vailulu'u Seamount is identified as an active volcano marking the current location of the Samoan hotspot. This seamount is located 45 km east of Ta'u Island, Samoa, at 169°03.5′W, 14°12.9′S. Vailulu'u defines the eastern ...