New island emerges in the Pacific Ocean following volcanic eruption - The Jerusalem Post

The young island is one of many oceanic islands that are formed by eruptions from the ocean floor.

However, it will more than likely be submerged underwater again sooner rather than later, the observatory noted.

Although some tend to stick around for longer periods, the oceanic islands are mostly temporary, fitting the chaotic nature of the Earth's oceans.

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