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New Underwater Volcano

Posted by michael on from the land-rush dept.

fuqqer writes "CNN has a story about a new volcano just a few hundred feet below the ocean's surface. It is just off of Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Soon we all might be able to walk to Russia during the summer! Here's a cool link to the Alaska Volcano Observatory with satellite pictures of Alaska Volcanos. Here's a link to the NOAA's underwater features site."

28 comments

  1. New land bridge by Henry+V+.009 · · Score: 1

    Just imagine how much fun a land invasion route would have been during the Cold War. Both sides would have just loved that. Still, it would be very fun to be able to be able to drive from New York to London.

  2. Where are all the.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    In Russia jokes?

    I love those

    1. Re:Where are all the.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      In Soviet Russia, jokes love you!

    2. Re:Where are all the.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      In Soviet Russia, Soviet Russia jokes tell YOU!

  3. Dr Evil is back ! by AtariAmarok · · Score: 1

    The appearance of his new lair means only one thing: Dr Evil is back.

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    Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
  4. Walk? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    I fail to see how yet another island would enable us to walk? Swim, possibly, but not walk.

  5. Geology 101 by rlowe69 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Soon we all might be able to walk to Russia during the summer!

    Soon meaning a few thousand years?

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    1. Re:Geology 101 by QuantumFTL · · Score: 2, Funny

      >> Soon we all might be able to walk to Russia during the summer!

      Soon meaning a few thousand years?

      Precisely. Geologists have finally started using software development timescales...

      They say LA's about to get the "Big One" Real Soon now (whew!) Hopefully unlike the game, that quake will be vaporware.

  6. Location, location, location... by ivanmarsh · · Score: 3, Funny

    "To me, it's exciting because it's in the United States and not in some remote part of the South Pacific," Reynolds added. No, just the most remote part of the north Pacific. Got to love those silly scientists.

    1. Re:Location, location, location... by biogeojeff · · Score: 1

      It's on your dime to boot.

  7. You are.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    ..one picky elf

  8. what I want to know is... by Guano_Jim · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    How will they keep the papier-mache from disintegrating underwater? To say nothing of the all-important baking soda and vinegar mixture.

    And what will happen when all that shredded newspaper washes up on the shore of Alaska? It'll make the Exxon Valdez spill look like a zit squeezed on a mirror.

    Sometimes scientists just won't answer the tough questions.

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    3D Printing Tips and Tricks at Zheng3.com
  9. And Geography 101 by core+plexus · · Score: 2, Informative
    I live in central Alaska, and it's about 800 miles from my house to the coast of Russia. Maybe you'd like to walk, but I sure wouldn't. You might want to come up here sometime and try a short walk first, say Fairbanks to Deadhorse via the Dalton Highway.

    A road is being started that will go from Fairbanks and follow the Yukon River, eventually ending in Nome. Until then, you'd have to follow the Iditarod Trail, and cross several major rivers. Best time to walk that trail is the winter.

    -cp-

    1. Re:And Geography 101 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Yeah, I'd always heard freezing to death is one of the more peaceful ways to go.

    2. Re:And Geography 101 by lostinchicago · · Score: 1

      yeah... when all your limbs are frozen and your laying there cold as shit waiting to die. sounds peacefull

    3. Re:And Geography 101 by core+plexus · · Score: 1
      If you have that mindset before you leave, then you can expect that to be the result.

      Me, I believe I can do it, and that's why I always do.

      -cp-

  10. You already can... by PeteyG · · Score: 2, Funny

    Soon we all might be able to walk to Russia during the summer!

    You already can... just during the winter.

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    no thanks
  11. Ah HA! by teamhasnoi · · Score: 3, Funny
    I'll finally be able to invade via Kamchaka!

    I took a real RISK posting this!

    I'm going to go shoot myself now.

  12. Uhh... by QuantumFTL · · Score: 3, Funny

    Quoth the article: "You don't want to sail a ship over an erupting volcano," said Jennifer Reynolds, chief expedition scientist and a University of Alaska marine geologist.

    Is this the same Jennifer Reynolds that works at the Freakin-Obvious department?

  13. Questions... by doc_traig · · Score: 1

    Where are you in relation to Fairbanks?

    Are there any good books (fic or non-fic) that you'd recommend about life in Alaska, especially rural Alaska?

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    So long, michael. Don't let the door hit you...
    1. Re:Questions... by core+plexus · · Score: 1
      Just south of there about 200 miles.

      I was just thinking, trying to answer your second question, and I realize I can't recall any good books on life in rural Alaska. I don't know if it's because I live in rural Alaska, or if it's just not something I read about. Most of the books about Alaska I have read are about adventure, or historic mining stuff, like I don't get enough of that every day.

      I'm a geologist for a small exploration company, and have spent 4 months alone in the Brooks Range, 400 miles northwest of Fairbanks in the Arctic. I've also lived in Los Anchorage. I even lived in a Tipi in the Chugach Range for a year (my friends had to come and visit just to see if it was true). So, maybe that (rural life) will be my next book (I've just completed a Field Guide to Alaska Rocks and Minerals).

      My friend Roberta Sheldon in Talkeetna has written quite a few books on Alaska life, and she has the real Pioneer Pedigree. Her work is excellent. Try doing a search for her titles. I knew a writer years ago, leo something or some thing leo, anyway he came here from NYC, some well-known writer back there, chucked it all and moved to the Bush. I met him at my mine, but I'll have to dig in my brain to remember his name. He had a very good book on the subject. Otherwise track me down off /. and I'll help you find something. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance yet.

      -cp-

    2. Re:Questions... by doc_traig · · Score: 1

      Edges of the Earth: A Man, a Woman, a Child in the Alaskan Wilderness by Richard Leo. Amazon says it's out of print, but maybe I'll get a used copy. His follow-up book appears to be a dud, though.

      I'll look for your friend's stuff. I've always had a fascination with the world's more remote places and after reading In Siberia by Colin Thubron I'm always looking for similar writings.

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      So long, michael. Don't let the door hit you...
    3. Re:Questions... by core+plexus · · Score: 1
      That's it, hard to believe I could have forgotten his name. Been distracted a lot lately. I read part of it, but I don't believe I have a copy still.

      There's a lot of stuff about Roberta on the web, I'm sure you've already googled her. If you need any help let me know.

      -cp-

  14. Revised world map by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    X number of years in the future...the world will look like this

    New World Map

    1. Re:Revised world map by irokin · · Score: 1

      Umm..ok that didnt work...try this...and wtf..why did i post anon New world map

  15. Volcano Underwater!?!?! This was from The Onion by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    This suspension of disbelief may work on Saturday morning geek crowd, but no one but a rube is going to believe there are volcanoes underwater. Next you'll be telling me SpongeBob and Patrick really could build a campfire while underwater.

  16. New Underwater Volcano by pmz · · Score: 1


    Watch out! A burrito tsunami is coming!

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    Healthcare article at Kuro5hin
  17. Train to Russia! by WoTG · · Score: 1

    Wonder if this will help or hinder those pipe (track?) dreams to build a rail link from North America to Mainland Asia (And by extension Europe). With global trade and all, so much stuff being transported by ship from China these days. Who knows, maybe, I'll get a chance to ride a train from South America to Britain some day...