Undersea volcanic eruption visible from space
An undersea volcano named Titan Ridge is currently erupting in Papua New Guinea's Bismarck Sea, raising concerns about potential tsunamis. The eruption has been observed from space and is affecting a 5-kilometer area. Authorities have warned seafarers to avoid the region due to falling ash and unpredictable ocean conditions.
- ▪The Titan Ridge Volcano is erupting under the ocean in the Bismarck Sea.
- ▪Authorities have issued warnings about possible tsunamis and advised seafarers to stay away from the area.
- ▪A magnitude-5.4 earthquake was recorded near the eruption site, and experts are monitoring the situation closely.
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Undersea volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea's Bismarck Sea prompting tsunami concernsBy Patrick Martin and Dana KirimofPacific BeatTopic:Volcanic EruptionsTue 19 May 2026 at 5:45pmTue 19 May 2026 at 5:45pmTue 19 May 2026 at 5:45pmThe eruption has been seen from space in recent days. (Supplied: NASA Worldview)In short:A volcano is erupting in Papua New Guinea's Bismarck Sea.The Titan Ridge Volcano is active across a 5 kilometre area and is visible from space.What's next?Authorities have warned of possible tsunamis and have advised seafarers to avoid the area.abc.net.au/news/papua-new-guinea-volcanic-eruption-bismarck-sea/106697688Link copiedShareShare articleA volcano is erupting under the ocean in the Bismarck Sea, prompting warnings of possible tsunamis from authorities as ash and smoke…
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