underwater volcanoes

Underwater volcanoes, also known as submarine volcanoes, are openings in the Earth's crust located beneath the ocean. They form when magma from the mantle rises through Earth's crust and erupts at the seafloor. These eruptions can create new landmasses and are often associated with mid-ocean ridges and volcanic arcs. Despite being beneath the ocean, some underwater volcanoes can produce explosive eruptions, releasing ash, lava, and gases. They play a significant role in Earth's geological processes, contribute to ocean chemistry, and can sometimes generate underwater landslides or tsunamis if the volcano's structure becomes unstable.