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Harry Baker

'Ghost island' appears after underwater eruption, then vanishes into the Caspian Sea — Earth from space

Side-by-side satellite photos showing the emergence and disappearance of a small island in the ocean.
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Where is it? Kumani Bank, Caspian Sea [39.5666672, 49.5898615]

What's in the photos? The emergence and rapid disappearance of a volcanic "ghost island"

Which satellites took the photos? Landsat 8 and Landsat 9

When were the photos taken? Nov. 18, 2022; Feb. 14, 2023; and Dec. 25, 2024

A striking series of satellite photos shows the brief lifespan of a "ghost island" that emerged and quickly disappeared in the Caspian Sea after an underwater mud volcano blew its top.

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