'Ghost island' appears after underwater eruption, then vanishes into the Caspian Sea — Earth from space
Live ScienceTuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:00:00 AM
A mysterious volcanic island popped up in the Caspian Sea near Azerbaijan, only to vanish almost as quickly as it appeared. Satellite images captured over two years show the fleeting landmass—dubbed a "ghost island"—forming after an underwater eruption and then eroding away into the sea. It's a rare, almost poetic reminder of how dynamic our planet can be.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a quirky natural event—it’s a snapshot of Earth’s restless geology in action. While these short-lived islands aren’t uncommon near volcanic hotspots, seeing one form and disappear so clearly from space is a striking visual lesson in how temporary some landscapes really are. For scientists, it’s also a chance to study how underwater eruptions shape (and unshape) our world. For the rest of us? A cool reminder that the ground beneath our feet isn’t always as solid as it seems.
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