A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption north of Papua New Guinea is unfolding in one of the world’s most poorly mapped ocean basins. Satellites have spotted steam plumes, ash, thermal hotspots, and huge floating pumice rafts, suggesting magma is rising surprisingly close to the surface.
Scientists are now watching closely to see if the eruption creates a new island, offering a rare opportunity to observe the birth of new land as it happens…
Source: ScienceDaily | Natural Disasters
ScienceDaily | Natural Disasters
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