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- The world’s newest island “Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai” was formed during a volcanic eruption in the remote Pacific three years ago.
- The island rose from the seabed about 65 km northwest of the Tonga capital Nuku’alofa.
- Scientists expected that the island will last anywhere from six to 30 years due to its resilience.
- It is mainly because warm sea water combined with ash during the volcanic explosion to create a concrete-like substance known as “tuff” (a light porous rock).
- Scientists believe that studying the life cycle of this new island will give insights in to Mars environment, since it is having many similar volcanic islands.
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