Friday, August 12, 2005

McDonald Islands Volcano (Australia)

There are reports that McDonald Islands volcano in the Southern Indian Ocean has erupted. A satellite photo dated 12th July has shown a hotspot over the the volcano. Between 1980 and 2001 the island doubled its size due to volcanic activity. McDonald Islands volcano is located 4100 kms southwest of Western Australia, and is only one of two active Australian volcanoes.
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