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We have a new volcanic island!

Posted by Maya @ 15:29 on July 14, 2018  

Welcome to ‘Little Hawaii’  🙂

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This is a view of the new “island,” which was estimated to be just a few meters offshore, and perhaps 6-9 meters (20-30 ft) in diameter. It’s most likely part of the fissure 8 flow that’s entering the ocean—and possibly a submarine tumulus that built up underwater and emerged above sea level.  Here’s the wider view:

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From USGS.

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