An undersea eruption at Lateiki Island in late October 2019 has brought new life to an older island in the Tonga chain.
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The eruption of an undersea volcano gave rise to new real estate between two islands in the kingdom of Tonga.
Against the odds, the landmass that exploded and oozed into existence in early 2015 is now nearly five years old.
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In the western Pacific Ocean, a new volcanic island that formed in the shadow of Nishino-shima has merged with it. The island has doubled in size as the eruption continues.
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Nishinoshima has grown to twelve times its original size.
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This natural-color image shows Henrietta Island, with a smooth, dome-capped surface and a rugged coastline, illuminated by low-angled sunlight.
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An unnamed isle in Canada’s Nunavut Territory is the leading contender for this island superlative.
Deception Island is one of the only places in the world where ships can sail directly into the center of an active volcano.
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Volcanic activity may soon fuse a newly formed island to its neighbor Nishino-shima.
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The island once looked very different from how it does today.