A volcanic eruption in Tonga has created a new island — although one scientist said Wednesday it could soon disappear.
The volcano has been erupting for a month in the ocean about 65 kilometers (40 miles) northwest of the capital, Nuku’alofa. Last week it disrupted international air travel to the Pacific archipelago for several days.
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A volcano that has been erupting for several weeks near Tonga has created a new island in the ocean. (AP Photo/New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
