Discolored water with sulfur odor reported by fishing boat
[The following provides additional information about the 7 October 1992 observation.]
"Shira-ne, a small rock mass of two pyroxene andesite 7.7 m below sea level, located about 7.5 km NE of Smith Rocks and about 500 km S of Tokyo, forms an E part of a submarine caldera about 8 km in diameter (figure 1). Smith Rocks, 136 m a.s.l., forming S rim of the caldera are of olivine basalt.
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Figure 1. Submarine topography of Shira-ne and nearby area. |
"On October 7, 1992, yellow discolored water smelling sulfur was reported by a fishing boat, Daini-Odamaru, suggesting a submarine volcanic activity. The area of discoloration was 6 km long and 30 m wide."
"Reference: Hydrographic Department, Japan Maritime Safety Agency (1992): Recent activity of submarine volcanoes and volcanic islands. Rept. Coordinating Committee for Predication of Volcanic Eruption, No. 54, p. 77.
"(Communication from: H. Furukawa, Japan Maritime Safety Agency, Tsukiji 5-3-1, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan.)"
Reference. Bulletin of Volcanic Eruptions, 1995, Annual Report of the World Volcanic Eruptions in 1992: Volcanological Society of Japan, no. 32, p. 134-135.
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Reports are organized chronologically and indexed below by Month/Year (Publication Volume:Number), and include a one-line summary. Click on the index link or scroll down to read the reports.
Cite this Report
Small zone of discolored water
A zone of discolored yellowish water 30 m [wide] and [6 km long] was observed by fishing crews at around 1100 on 7 October. A JMSA overflight on 9 October showed no anomaly. The volcano last erupted in 1916, ejecting tephra. Discoloration was seen at the shore and near the island in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1989, and August 1992.
Information Contacts: JMA; JMSA.
Discolored water with sulfur odor reported by fishing boat
[The following provides additional information about the 7 October 1992 observation.]
"Shira-ne, a small rock mass of two pyroxene andesite 7.7 m below sea level, located about 7.5 km NE of Smith Rocks and about 500 km S of Tokyo, forms an E part of a submarine caldera about 8 km in diameter (figure 1). Smith Rocks, 136 m a.s.l., forming S rim of the caldera are of olivine basalt.
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Figure 1. Submarine topography of Shira-ne and nearby area. |
"On October 7, 1992, yellow discolored water smelling sulfur was reported by a fishing boat, Daini-Odamaru, suggesting a submarine volcanic activity. The area of discoloration was 6 km long and 30 m wide."
"Reference: Hydrographic Department, Japan Maritime Safety Agency (1992): Recent activity of submarine volcanoes and volcanic islands. Rept. Coordinating Committee for Predication of Volcanic Eruption, No. 54, p. 77.
"(Communication from: H. Furukawa, Japan Maritime Safety Agency, Tsukiji 5-3-1, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan.)"
Reference. Bulletin of Volcanic Eruptions, 1995, Annual Report of the World Volcanic Eruptions in 1992: Volcanological Society of Japan, no. 32, p. 134-135.
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This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.
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Sumisu Dai-ichi Knoll
Sumisu Knoll No. 1 |
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Sumisu Dai-ni Knoll
Sumisu Knoll No. 2 |
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| Sumisujima | Cone | 136 m | 31° 26' 9" N | 140° 3' 13" E |
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There is data available for 2 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.
[ 2005 Mar 8 - 2005 Mar 8 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 2003 Nov 6 - 2003 Nov 6 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 2002 Sep 4 - 2002 Sep 4 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 2001 Oct 31 - 2002 Feb 28 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 2000 Oct 30 - 2000 Oct 30 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1998 Oct 27 - 1999 Jan 13 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1997 Nov 21 - 1997 Nov 21 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1996 Jan 22 - 1996 Jan 22 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1995 Jul 5 - 1995 Jul 7 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1994 Jul 27 - 1994 Jul 27 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1994 Jan 17 - 1994 Jan 17 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1993 Sep 8 - 1993 Sep 10 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1992 Aug 5 - 1992 Oct 7 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1991 Nov 5 - 1991 Nov 5 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1989 Jul 18 - 1989 Jul 18 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1989 Jan 18 - 1989 Jan 18 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1977 Oct 16 ± 15 days - 1977 Oct 16 ± 15 days ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1976 Aug 16 ± 15 days - 1976 Aug 16 ± 15 days ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1975 Aug 13 - 1975 Sep 26 ] Uncertain Eruption
[ 1974 Jul 6 - 1974 Jul 6 ] Uncertain Eruption
1916 Jun 21 Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 0
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List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at Just west of Smith Rock
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[ 1873 ] Uncertain Eruption
1870 May Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 2
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List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at 18 km SW of Smith Rock
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[ 1672 (?) ] Uncertain Eruption
There is no Deformation History data available for Sumisujima.
There is no Emissions History data available for Sumisujima.
Wave erosion has exposed the spectacular stratigraphy of Sumisujima, a steep-sided pinnacle that is a remnant of the outer southern flank of a submarine caldera 6-9 km wide. Intrusive rocks, dikes, tephra layers, and breccias are visible in this view of the eastern side of the pinnacle. Submarine eruptions have been reported from a number of locations near here, the last of which occurred in 1916. Water discoloration has been frequently observed nearby since the 1970s.
Geologists stand on the narrow cobble beach at the NE base of Sumisujima. Vertical light-colored dikes cut intrusive rocks at the lower right alogn with oxidized tephra layers, breccias, and lava flows forming the pinnacle. The spire is an eroded remnant of the pre-caldera volcano on the outer southern flank of a large submarine caldera. A large segment of the eastern side of the pinnacle previously slumped into the sea.The maps shown below have been scanned from the GVP map archives and include the volcano on this page. Clicking on the small images will load the full 300 dpi map. Very small-scale maps (such as world maps) are not included. The maps database originated over 30 years ago, but was only recently updated and connected to our main database. We welcome users to tell us if they see incorrect information or other problems with the maps; please use the Contact GVP link at the bottom of the page to send us email.
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Title: Computer Generated Geologic Map of Japan Publisher: Geological Survey of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1990 Series: No 22 Map Type: Geology Scale: 1:2,000,000 |
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Title: Sumisu Sima Publisher: Maritime Safety Agency Country: Japan Year: 1987 Map Type: Bathymetric Scale: 1:200,000 |
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Title: Historical Japan Publisher: National Geographic Society Country: Japan Year: 1984 Series: National Geographic Map Type: Geographic Scale: 1:2,982,000 |
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Title: Geol Map of Japan/ Geol Atlas Publisher: Geol Survey of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1982 Map Type: Geology Scale: 1:1,000,000 |
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Title: Geological Map of Japan Publisher: Geological Survey of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1978 Map Type: Geology Scale: 1:1,000,000 |
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Title: Geological Map of Japan Publisher: Geological Survey of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1978 Map Type: Geology Scale: 1:1,000,000 |
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Title: Distribution Map of Hot Springs in Japan Publisher: Geological Survey of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1975 Series: 1:2,000,000 Map Type: Unknown Scale: 1:2,000,000 |
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Title: (Japanese) Geol map of Japan Publisher: Geographical Survey Institute of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1974 Series: from Natl Atlas Japan Map Type: Geology Scale: 1:2,500,000 |
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Title: Landform Classification Publisher: Geographical Survey Institute of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1972 Series: from Natl Atlas Japan Map Type: Unknown (Land) Scale: 1:2,500,000 |
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Title: Land Use Publisher: Geographical Survey Institute of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1972 Series: from Natl Atlas Japan Map Type: Unknown (Land) Scale: 1:2,500,000 |
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Title: Population Distribution Publisher: Geographical Survey Institute of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1972 Series: from Natl Atlas Japan Map Type: Unknown Scale: 1:2,500,000 |
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Title: River Systems Publisher: Geographical Survey Institute of Japan Country: Japan Year: 1972 Series: from Natl Atlas Japan Map Type: Unknown Scale: 1:2,500,000 |
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Title: Tori-Shima Publisher: US Army Map Service Country: Japan Year: 1952 Series: AMS Map Type: Topographic Scale: 1:250,000 |
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Title: Tori-Shima Publisher: US Army Map Service Country: Japan Year: 1944 Series: AMS Map Type: Topographic Scale: 1:1,000,000 |
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There are no samples for Sumisujima in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.
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| UNAVCO GPS/GNSS stations | Geodetic Data Services map from UNAVCO showing the location of GPS/GNSS stations from all available networks (permanent or temporary) within a radius of 20 km from the given location of Sumisujima. Users can customize the data search based on station or network names, location, and time window. Requires Adobe Flash Player. |
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| Large Eruptions of Sumisujima | Information about large Quaternary eruptions (VEI >= 4) is cataloged in the Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions (LaMEVE) database of the Volcano Global Risk Identification and Analysis Project (VOGRIPA). |
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