On November 4, 2023, a new island emerged from the depths of the Pacific Ocean approximately 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo, Japan. The island's formation is attributed to a series of explosive eruptions from a submarine volcano located near the existing island of Iwoto. The dramatic event unfolded when the underwater volcano, known as Fukutoku-Okanoba, burst forth, … [Read more...] about New Island Emerges from Volcanic Depths Near Iwoto