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A volcanic eruption took place 19 December 2011 from the seabed. Satellite images showed a plume in the sea between
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possibility. The activity at the site continued into
October, with a large steam plume visible on satellite and confirmed by video from locals. In late October, a new island emerged from the ocean.
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Satellite images taken on 15 January 2012 showed that the eruption had stopped, leaving a newborn island behind. A satellite photo taken on
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As of 12 January 2012, the new island had grown to around 530 by 710 meters (1,700 by 2,300 feet) across and had begun effusive activity, It was named Sholan Island.
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Volcanic activity worldwide 29 Sep 2013: Sakurajima, Jebel Zubair, Etna (Volcano
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