The emergence of a 'ghost island' in November of 2024 was caused by submarine mud volcano called Kumani Bank, which likely emerged sometime between January 30th and February 4th, 2023, according to ...

A new mass of land was recently formed off the shores of Japan after an explosive underwater volcano activated at the end of October, according to researchers from the University of Tokyo. The ...

An ongoing volcanic eruption has created a tiny island near Iwoto. The new island is about 328 feet (100 meters) in diameter, according to researchers. This is a rare phenomenon, but it may not last ...

An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long. The unnamed undersea volcano, located about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Nov 10, 2023, 07:16am EST Nov 17, 2023, 07:54am EST This article ...

Landsat-9 saw the island that formed off the coast in a volcanic eruption at the end of Oct. 30. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

TOKYOTOKYO — An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long. The unnamed undersea volcano, ...

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, thousands of miles from any continent, Easter Island rises out of the sea. Its surface tells a story of volcanism that began roughly 2.5 million years ago, but ...

From soaring volcanoes and starry skies to sandy beaches and traditional dining, the Canary Islands are perfect for an island ...

Barren Island, the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, rises dramatically from the Andaman Sea, offering a stark ...