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"Northern Lights Dance Above Erupting Volcano in Iceland"
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"Japan's New Island Emerges from Volcanic Eruption, Captured by NASA Satellite"
A new volcanic island that emerged from the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan's Iwo Jima is now visible from space, according to satellite images from the European Space Agency. The underwater volcanic eruption began on October 21, with explosions occurring every few minutes by October 30. The eruption produced a new landmass and a sea of floating pumice. The island, approximately 330 feet wide and 66 feet high, is currently eroding due to wave action, and its survival depends on its composition.
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Rare 'Gigantic Jets' of Upside-Down Lightning Captured in Atlantic Hurricane
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"The Mysterious Giant Oarfish: A Startling Predictor of Earthquakes"
The Guardian•2 years ago
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"Scuba divers capture rare footage of giant oarfish, signaling an impending event"
Scuba divers off the coast of Taiwan captured rare footage of an 8ft long giant oarfish, known as an "earthquake fish," which is believed to predict earthquakes. The fish appeared injured, possibly from a shark attack, and had several holes in its body. Oarfish sightings are often associated with natural disasters like tsunamis and earthquakes, although the connection has not been scientifically proven. These elusive creatures typically swim at great depths but occasionally swim nearer the surface, making them rare to see in the wild.
Rare Encounter: Divers Film Giant 'Doomsday Fish' and Rare Kitefin Shark off Taiwan's Coast
Divers in Taiwan filmed a rare encounter with an oarfish, also known as an "earthquake fish" or "doomsday fish," off the coast of New Taipei's Ruifang District. Oarfish sightings are believed to precede earthquakes or tsunamis according to Japanese folklore. The fish, measuring around six-and-a-half feet long, was likely injured and floating in warmer waters. Experts emphasize that there is no scientific evidence to support the superstition and that oarfish tend to rise to the surface when their physical condition is poor.