End of Volcanic Activity in the Red Sea

An eruption in the Red Sea spawned a new volcanic island, but wound down by mid-January, 2012.
Volcanic Activity in the Red Sea
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Volcanic Activity in the Red Sea

Volcanic activity in the Zubair Island group appears to have ceased.

Published Feb 29, 2012

Land Volcanoes

A Newborn Volcanic Island in the Red Sea
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A Newborn Volcanic Island in the Red Sea

A volcanic eruption in the Red Sea appears to have stopped, leaving behind a newborn island.

Published Jan 16, 2012

Land Volcanoes

New Volcanic Island in the Red Sea
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New Volcanic Island in the Red Sea

A new island is forming in the Red Sea. Satellite imagery indicates an ongoing eruption in the Zubair Group of the coast of Yemen is largely above water.

Published Jan 9, 2012

Land Water Volcanoes

Volcanic Activity in the Red Sea
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Volcanic Activity in the Red Sea

An eruption and an apparent new island appeared in the Red Sea in December 2011.

Published Dec 28, 2011

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