In a remarkable turn of events, a temporary volcanic island formed and quickly vanished in the Caspian Sea. Captured by NASA satellites, the “ghost island” emerged in early 2023 following an underwater eruption near Azerbaijan’s coast. The island, created by the eruption of the Kumani Bank mud volcano, measured approximately 1,300 feet in width but soon eroded and disappeared by …
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‘Ghost island’ appears after underwater eruption, then vanishes into the Caspian Sea — Earth from space
QUICK FACTS Where is it? Kumani Bank, Caspian Sea [39.5666672, 49.5898615] What’s in the photos? The emergence and rapid disappearance of a volcanic “ghost island” Which satellites took the photos? Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 When were the photos taken? Nov. 18, 2022; Feb. 14, 2023; and Dec. 25, 2024 A striking series of satellite photos shows the brief lifespan …
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