Pico Fracture Zone
Pico Fracture Zone is a fissure vent in Atlantic Ocean Volcanic Regions, Undersea Features, rising to -4,200 m. Its most recent recorded eruption was in 1865.
About Pico Fracture Zone
On 9 July 1865 the crew of a whaling ship observed a submarine eruption. Floating pumice reached the ocean surface, where it formed a large "floating mountain." A strong odor of sulfur was noticed, and dull rumbling sounds were heard at intervals of one hour.
Eruption reports
Reports from GDACS and NASA EONET linked to this volcano.
No eruption reports in our records yet. New reports appear here automatically.
Earthquakes nearby, 30 days
Within about 50 km. Swarms of small quakes can sometimes accompany volcanic unrest.
No earthquakes recorded nearby in the last 30 days.