Where did it happen? Near an archipelago in Japan. And it was recorded in an impressive video. The emergence of a new island was recorded step by step.
In the Pacific Ocean, a new island was born after the eruption of an underwater volcano. The event occurred on October 30. It was captured on cameras from Iwo Jima, an island in Japan located less than a mile from the site. The video was broadcast by the Japanese media Asahi Shimbum. You can see how a portion of land is positioned on the surface of the ocean among the large amount of smoke. According to the Earthquake Research Institute at the University of Tokyo, the island could continue to grow if volcanic activity continues.
above the water
Now, the new formation is part of the Ogasawara Islands, a Japanese archipelago located 1,000 kilometers from Tokyo. This is recognized as a Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The underwater volcano has been erupting for some time, possibly since October 21. This would have caused the magma to solidify below the surface; Setsuya Nakada explained. He is a professor of volcanology at the University of Tokyo, told The Japan Times.
Then, during the October 30 eruption, the accumulated rock material was pushed and positioned above the water. This is how the creation of the new island originated. “At an earlier stage, a vertical jet of black, debris and water gushed upwards. Since November 3, the eruption began to change. The emission of volcanic ash continued in an explosive manner,” the specialist explained to the Japanese newspaper.
growing island
Nakada says the island erodes easily. But as long as the underwater volcano’s activity continues, it is likely to remain because the lava flow protects it. In addition, he indicated that the eruption could cause it to expand until it merges with Iwo Jima.
The new island is located on the volcano that is 1 kilometer from Iwo Jima, 20 meters above the sea. Currently, its diameter size is 100 meters. The emergence of a new island will continue to be visible for a few more days.
