Hi. My name is Ben Moser. I am 8 years old. I am doing a school project
on underwater volcanoes. I was wondering if underwater volcanoes are
dangerous to fish and if so why? Doesn't the water stop the lava flow?
If it doesn't, why not? thank you
Ben Moser
Dear Ben,
Most underwater volcanoes are at mid-ocean ridges. The ridges are very
deep and there is not much light. Fish tend to stay in shallow water
where there is more light and more for them to eat. Volcanic eruptions
underwater do produce lots of hot water. Water will slow down the lava
flow by cooling it. The lava will keep moving as long as the eruption
continues. The fish, most likely, will move to a cooler area to watch
the eruption.
Steve Mattox, University of North Dakota
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