"Japan's New Island Emerges from Volcanic Eruption, Captured by NASA Satellite"
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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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