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science-and-environment2 years ago

"Japan's Growing Volcanic Island Captured by Satellites"

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.

science-and-astronomy2 years ago

"NASA Satellite Captures Birth of New Japanese Island After Undersea Volcanic Eruption"

A new island has been spotted off the coast of Japan by a NASA satellite. The island was formed during a volcanic eruption near Iwo Jima and was witnessed by an aircraft owned by a Japanese newspaper. The eruption occurred on October 30, and the island was seen on November 3. The site of the new island has experienced multiple underwater eruptions in recent years and is considered one of the fastest-rising caldera volcanoes in the world.

natural-phenomena2 years ago

"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.

natural-disasters2 years ago

"Transient Creation: Japan's New Island Emerges from Underwater Volcanic Eruption"

An undersea volcano off the coast of Iwo Jima, Japan, erupted three weeks ago, resulting in the formation of a new island. The island, approximately 328 feet in diameter and 66 feet above sea level, was created by volcanic ash and rocks piling up on the shallow seabed. However, experts believe that the island may not last long if volcanic activity subsides, as its crumbly formation is easily eroded by waves. Similar undersea eruptions have occurred in the past, leading to the formation of temporary islands that vanished when volcanic activity ceased. Japan, located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," has 111 active volcanoes.

natural-disasters2 years ago

"Undersea Volcanic Eruption Forms Temporary New Island off Japan's Coast"

An undersea volcano off the coast of Iwo Jima, Japan, erupted three weeks ago, resulting in the formation of a new island. The island, about 100 meters in diameter and 20 meters high, was created by volcanic ash and rocks piling up on the seabed. However, experts believe the island may not last long due to its crumbly formation, which is easily eroded by waves. Japan, located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, has 111 active volcanoes.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Undersea Volcano Creates Ephemeral New Island near Japan

An undersea volcano off the coast of Japan has erupted, resulting in the formation of a new island. The island, located near Iwo Jima, emerged within 10 days and reached a diameter of 100 meters and a height of 20 meters. However, experts believe that the island may not last long due to its crumbly formation, which is easily eroded by waves. The volcanic activity has subsided, and further analysis is being conducted to determine the island's composition. Japan, situated on the Pacific "ring of fire," has 111 active volcanoes.