In a remarkable geological occurrence, a new island has emerged from the Pacific Ocean depths, located just off the coast of the Japanese island of Iwo Jima.
This extraordinary event, attributed to an undersea volcanic eruption, has captured global attention and sparked scientific fascination.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) played a crucial role in reporting and documenting this natural spectacle, as reported by CNN.
On November 1, the Maritime Self-Defense Force of Japan captured images vividly illustrating the island’s rapid formation.
These striking photos depict a relatively small eruption, resulting in a dark ash plume rising above the nascent island, now officially recognized as part of the Ogasawara Island chain.
Regarding the timing of the eruption, while the JMA had been diligently monitoring volcanic activity in the region for an extended period, the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo confirmed the date of the island-forming eruption on October 30.
Professor Setsuya Nakada, a volcanologist at the University of Tokyo, explained the formation of the new island. He described it as the consequence of a gradual buildup of magma beneath the ocean’s surface, accumulating over time and eventually erupting to break through the water’s surface, giving rise to the island.
Situated approximately 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) south of mainland Japan and just one kilometer from the historically significant Iwo Jima, this newly formed island holds a unique position.
Iwo Jima witnessed one of the most intense and significant battles of World War II in the Pacific. The site saw US Marines engaging tens of thousands of Japanese troops, resulting in a devastating loss of life on both sides, with over 7,000 Americans and 22,000 Japanese soldiers losing their lives.
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