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Where is the volcanic island that was raised out of the ocean near Tonga in 2015?
Quick Answer
That new island formed near Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha'apai in the Kingdom of Tonga. It was created by an underwater eruption in 2014–2015.
The Full Story
The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai volcanic system lies in the South Pacific, north of Tonga’s main islands. A submarine eruption in late 2014 and early 2015 created a temporary island above sea level. Scientists from around the world studied the island because it resembled some volcanic landforms seen on Mars. The area later changed again after the enormous 2022 eruption of the same system.
Key Facts
1.Located north of Tonga’s main islands
2.New island formed in 2014–2015
3.Studied as an analog for Mars-like landscapes
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