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New Island and Pumice Raft, Tonga

The Home Reef seamount in the central Tonga islands has repeatedly oozed lava, ejected plumes of steam and ash, and discolored the surrounding water.
A Growth Spurt for Home Reef
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A Growth Spurt for Home Reef

A small island in Tonga built by an underwater volcano in 2022 has grown larger.

Published Feb 14, 2025

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Home Reef Volcano Grows
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Home Reef Volcano Grows

Plumes of volcanic material traveled by air and by sea as the small Pacific island erupted in June 2024.

Published Jun 28, 2024

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Home Reef Erupts
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Home Reef Erupts

The underwater volcano has again created a small island.

Published Sep 20, 2022

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New Island and Pumice Raft, Tonga
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New Island and Pumice Raft, Tonga

Published Nov 17, 2006

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New Island Emerges in Tonga
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New Island Emerges in Tonga

Published Nov 17, 2006

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New Island and Pumice Raft in the Tongas
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New Island and Pumice Raft in the Tongas

Published Nov 16, 2006

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