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Myōjin-shō is a submarine volcano located south of Tokyo, Japan, within the Izu-Bonin island arc. The volcano is named after its 1952 eruption, which created a temporary, ephemeral island that was soon destroyed by waves. During this eruption, the Japanese survey ship *Kaiyo Maru No. 5* was destroyed, resulting in the loss of its crew and highlighting the site's danger.
Today, the area remains an active submarine volcano with its summit resting just below the ocean surface, posing ongoing hazards to maritime navigation in the region.
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Where is Myōjin-shō located?
Myōjin-shō is a submarine volcano south of Tokyo, Japan. It lies within the Izu-Bonin island arc.
What happened during the Myōjin-shō eruption in 1952?
The 1952 eruption created a temporary island above the submarine volcano. Waves soon destroyed the island, making it an ephemeral geological feature.
What is the connection between Myōjin-shō and the Kaiyo Maru?
The Japanese survey ship Kaiyo Maru was involved during the 1952 Myōjin-shō eruption. The ship's connection to the event is an important part of the volcano's modern history.
Did the island created by Myōjin-shō remain permanently?
No, the island did not remain permanent. Waves destroyed it soon after the 1952 eruption, while Myōjin-shō remained a submarine volcano in the Izu-Bonin island arc.
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