TOKYO (July 3) – Japanese coast guard officials said Sunday they believe an underwater volcanic eruption has caused a 3,300-foot high column of steam to rise from the Pacific Ocean near Iwo Jima.
The vapor was reported Saturday after Japanese troops stationed on the small island observed the massive, cloudy plume rise from the sea about 30 miles southeast of the island, said Maritime Self-Defense Forces Hiroshi Shirai.
Defense officials who flew over the area in a helicopter said the surface of the water appeared red where the column was reported, which could indicate underwater volcanic activity, Shirai said.
Okay, now honestly…am I the only person who read this and thought it’d be cool if Godzilla emerged from the midst of the smoke?
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I think a giant robot Iron Chef series would work.
The four chefs combine their powers to form Mecha-Kaga, complete with Yellow Pepper missiles, and the robotic chefs battle, then cook tasty and inventive dishes out of the kaiju of the week.
So, Yogzilla, you’re saying UltraMan kicked Jirass?
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Posted by Jonathan (the other one)
>> So, Yogzilla, you’re saying UltraMan kicked Jirass? 🙂
Several times, in fact. And a few karate chops, too. 😀
“Okay, now honestly…am I the only person who read this and thought it’d be cool if Godzilla emerged from the midst of the smoke?”
If that was the first thing that came to your mind at this potential disaster, I shudder to think what your first thought was at Katrina…perhaps something about Black Manta?
There’s a big difference between a genuine disaster and a potential disaster.
But I do admite your ability to reach back in time to be offended. Quite a leap.