Vailulu’u Eel City and Moat of Death

A hydrothermal vent in the summit of an enormous submarine volcano rises 4,200 m from the ocean floor. The Nafanue volcanic cone in the center of the 400 m deep caldera contains a group of hydrothermal vents inhabited by numerous eels (Dysommina rugosa). This is unusual – in general vertebrates do not live near hydrothermal vents.

Wonders of American Samoa

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Australia and Oceania 🢖 Wonders of Polynesia 🢖 Wonders of American Samoa Territory Wonders of American Samoa   Highlights American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of United States. This small island country offers breathtaking scenery and interesting natural and archaeological landmarks. Map with the described wonders Top 17 wonders of American Samoa Geological wonders Pola Island (Cockscomb) Eastern […]