Rocard

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Country France
Volcanic Region Society Islands Hotspot Volcano Group
Landform | Volc Type Composite | Cone
Last Known Eruption 1972 CE
Coordinates 17.662°S, 148.586°W
Elevation -2,515 m (-8,251 ft)
Volcano Number 333020
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General Information

Eruptive History

There is data available for 3 confirmed eruptive periods.

1972 Jul 4 - 1972 Jul 19 Confirmed Eruption (Submarine) VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption (Submarine)
1972 Jul 4 - 1972 Jul 19 Evidence from Observations: Hydrophonic
 Earthquake swarms considered to be precursory to or concurrent to submarine volcanism.

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Earthquakes (undefined) Time and Type Unknown.
1972 Jul 4    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1971 Sep 6 Confirmed Eruption (Submarine) VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption (Submarine)
1971 Sep 6 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Hydrophonic
 Earthquake swarms considered to be precursory to or concurrent to submarine volcanism.

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Earthquakes (undefined) Time and Type Unknown.
1971 Sep 6    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1966 Mar 9 - 1966 Mar 20 Confirmed Eruption (Submarine) VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption (Submarine)
1966 Mar 9 - 1966 Mar 20 Evidence from Observations: Hydrophonic
 Earthquake swarms considered to be precursory to or concurrent to submarine volcanism.

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Earthquakes (undefined) Time and Type Unknown.
1966 Mar 9    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

Synonyms and Subfeatures

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.

Photo Gallery

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Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

There are no samples for Rocard in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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