ERUPTIONS from an underwater volcano have created a new island.
Magma started spewing off the coast of Japan last summer — the first eruptions in the region since 1986.
Magma spewing off the coast of Japan has seen a new isle emerge off Iwoto, south of TokyoCredit: GettyOfficials issued warnings about smoke and large ash deposits as the eruptions continueCredit: GettyIt has seen a new isle emerge off Iwoto, formerly known as Iwojima.
It was the site of a major battle in World War II.
New islands have been confirmed in the area before, but all of them submerge within months due to the harsh sea conditions.
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Officials issued warnings about smoke and large ash deposits as the eruptions continue.
New islands have been confirmed before, but all submerge within months due to the harsh sea conditionsCredit: Getty