"Japan's Growing Volcanic Island Captured by Satellites"

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"Japan's Growing Volcanic Island Captured by Satellites"
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Satellite photos taken by the European Space Agency reveal the growth of Niijima, the Earth's newest volcanic island off the coast of Iwo Jima, Japan. The island has almost doubled in size since its emergence in October, indicating ongoing volcanic activity. The island was formed from an underwater eruption and is the first major island created in Japan since 2013.

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