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natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

"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.

via CBS News|

#japan #natural-disasters #new-island

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via WPVI-TV|

#iwo-jima #japan #natural-disasters

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via ABC News|

#iwo-jima #japan #natural-disasters

science2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Mysterious Deep-Sea World Beneath the Seafloor

Scientists have discovered a hidden ecosystem beneath an undersea volcano, filled with never-before-seen creatures such as worms, snails, and deep-dwelling octopuses. This unique habitat, nestled beneath hydrothermal vents on the East Pacific Rise off Central America, was found when researchers used a robotic arm to scrape away layers of seafloor. The discovery provides fresh evidence of life in extreme environments and highlights the importance of further exploration and protection of the ocean.

via Livescience.com|

#deep-sea-creatures #ecosystem-discovery #hydrothermal-vents

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Tonga's Undersea Volcano Disrupts Satellite Signals Worldwide

The undersea volcano eruption in Tonga last year disrupted satellite signals halfway around the world, according to an international team of researchers. They used satellite- and ground-based observations of the ionosphere to demonstrate that an air pressure wave triggered by volcanic eruptions could produce an "equatorial plasma bubble," which severely disrupts satellite-based communications. An equatorial plasma bubble can delay radio waves as well as degrade the performance of GPS. The findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports.

via Fox News|

#equatorial-plasma-bubble #ionosphere #satellite-signals