Nishinoshima Belches Ash and Lava

A young volcanic island in the western Pacific Ocean has been going through some growing pains.

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Volcanic Activity on Pagan Island

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“New” Pacific Island Consumes Its Neighbor

In the western Pacific Ocean, a new volcanic island that formed in the shadow of Nishino-shima has merged with it. The island has doubled in size as the eruption continues.

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Eruption of Chikurachki Volcano in Kuril Islands

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Plume from Batu Tara

This true-color image from July 27, 2009, shows a plume blowing toward the northwest from Batu Tara. The distinct segments of the plume suggest that it was released in pulses of volcanic activity.

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Bristol Island Eruption Continues

The volcano is erupting for the first time in 60 years.

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Ambrym Volcano Ash Plume

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Ash Plume at the Bulusan Volcano

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Eruption on Augustine Island, Alaska

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First Recorded Eruption of Anatahan Volcano

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Volcanic Island in the Pacific Turns Two

Nishinoshima has grown to twelve times its original size.

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Plume from Anatahan

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