Rocard
Seamount in the Pacific Ocean
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Rocard is a submarine volcano in French Polynesia, located between the island of Mehetia and the Teahitia seamount. The volcano's summit is 2515m below sealevel.[1] It has erupted in March 1966, September 1971, and July 1972.[1]
LocationFrench Polynesia
Mountain typeSubmarine volcano
| Rocard | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | −2,515 m (−8,251 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 17.662°S 148.586°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | French Polynesia |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Submarine volcano |
| Volcanic zone | Society hotspot |
| Last eruption | 1972 |
The volcano was first located in 1976 using seismograph records, and its existence confirmed by a bathymetric survey.[2]
In 2011 and 2013, seismic records suggested shallow magma outpouring from the volcano.[3]
