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Researchers detect underwater volcanoes from space using satellite imagery

Article published in UAciencia explores the use of space technology to monitor volcanic activity on the seabed.

Generic image of high-resolution satellite imagery detecting submarine volcanic activity in the ocean.
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Generic image of high-resolution satellite imagery detecting submarine volcanic activity in the ocean.

Researchers from the Institute of Marine Sciences Research – OKEANOS and the Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of the University of the Azores (FCT-UAc) have developed a method to detect underwater volcanoes from space, using high-resolution satellite imagery.

The article, published in the November 1st edition of UAciência, is authored by Joana R. Domingues, Susanna Ebmeier, Issah N. Suleiman, and Ana M. Martins. The work addresses the application of space technology for monitoring submarine geological phenomena.
UAciência is a bi-weekly publication that is part of the magazine Açores Magazine, from the newspaper Açoriano Oriental. Editorial coordination is led by Armindo Rodrigues, a Full Professor at FCT-UAc.
Based on information from the official source: Universidade dos Açores – Notícias UAc (04/11/2026)

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