New Island appears near Japan

WEB DESK: A recently emerged island near Japan is capturing attention, having formed naturally in the last few weeks due to the eruption of an unnamed undersea volcano located approximately half a mile off the southern coast of Iwo Jima.

As reported by the Associated Press, within a mere 10 days of the volcanic activity, sufficient volcanic ash and fragmented rocks had accumulated on the shallow seabed, giving rise to a new island that now extends 66 feet above the ocean’s surface. While this phenomenon provides a fascinating glimpse into nature’s dynamic processes, the longevity of the island remains uncertain.

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The recently formed island, measuring approximately 328 feet in diameter, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency’s volcanic division, stands as a potentially monumental development in the region. However, the island’s existence may prove to be remarkably transient.