Nieuwerkerk, Submarine volcano in Banda Sea, Indonesia
Nieuwerkerk is a submarine volcano in the Banda Sea and part of the NEC ridge formation. Its summit reaches approximately 2,285 meters below the ocean surface, reflecting the complex geology of this seismic region.
The volcano demonstrated active behavior through an underwater eruption in 1927. This remains the most recent recorded volcanic activity at this site in the Banda Sea.
Marine researchers from Indonesia and international institutions regularly study this underwater formation to understand volcanic patterns in the Banda Sea region.
Studying this location requires specialized deep-sea research vessels and permits from Indonesian authorities. Only scientific expeditions can access this remote underwater site.
This volcano forms a geological partnership with the Emperor of China submarine volcano. Together they create the distinctive NEC ridge that defines the ocean floor in this area.
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