Iwo Jima Eruption Update; A New Island Forms, Expected Eruption Length

The world’s newest volcanic island has just formed, and this occurred via a new eruption of Japan’s Iwo Jima volcano. While the current brand new island stands at approximately 5 acres in size, it is likely to further expand over time. This video will discuss the possible length of the ongoing eruption by looking at past eruptions from the same vent, and given a broader context of this impressive volcanic complex. Note: Due to volcanic hazards, in the opinion of GeologyHub you should stay at least 5 kilometers away from this erupting vent, which is at the following approximate coordinates: 24°45’“N, 141°19’“E. Thumbnail Photo Credit: J.D. Griggs, U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, , , Public Domain. This photo has its brightness and color saturation increased, was then overlaid with text, and then overlaid with GeologyHub made grap