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Non Life Sciences => Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology => Topic started by: Simulated on 22/11/2008 14:05:45

Title: When is Hawaii due for a new island?
Post by: Simulated on 22/11/2008 14:05:45
All the Hawaiian islands are from underwater volcanoes, it's been awhile since the last one came above the surface. Is there anymore coming along underneath the water??
Title: When is Hawaii due for a new island?
Post by: paul.fr on 22/11/2008 16:45:46
10:16 on the 23 of July 2098
Title: When is Hawaii due for a new island?
Post by: JimBob on 22/11/2008 17:10:13
Actually, Paul, you are off by three days, six hours and 27 minutes - you are early.

To be serious, it has started already - Lo`ihi, the youngest volcano of the Hawaiian Volcanic Chain, is still about 1,000 meters beneath the ocean's surface. See http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanoes/loihi/
Title: When is Hawaii due for a new island?
Post by: Simulated on 22/11/2008 17:45:34
so i won't see it chances are? darnn ha. thanks guyes
Title: When is Hawaii due for a new island?
Post by: JimBob on 22/11/2008 19:36:03
Hey, earn enough money and hire one of the private subs in the Hiwaiian Islands!