Samiksha Jaiswal (Editor)

Healy (volcano)

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Mountain type
  
Submarine volcano

Last eruption
  
1360

Elevation
  
-980 m

Location
  
In the Kermadec Islands chain

Similar
  
Brothers Volcano, Northwest Rota, Monowai Seamount, Macauley Island, Kick 'em Jenny

Healy is a submarine volcano located among New Zealand's Kermadec Islands. Its last major eruption took place around 1360, creating a large caldera.

Map of Healy

The volcano's name originates from the British-Australian explorer and navigator Captain Jake Healy who first wrote about the volcano in his journal after noticing Volcanic glass in the water whilst fishing.

References

Healy (volcano) Wikipedia