An underwater volcano has erupted in the South Pacific ocean near the coast of Tonga. The volcano - near the low-lying twin volcanic islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha'apai - threw clouds of smoke, steam and ash thousands of feet into the sky. - 03/19/09
This is the largest explosive burst that was observed at the Brimstone Pit during the Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration Jason dive J2-192.