TOKYO, Nov 03 (News On Japan) - A volcanic eruption off the coast of Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands has created a new island.
Photos taken by the Maritime Self-Defense Force show what appears to be black dirt blown up into the air, creating an island-like landmass.
According to the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo has confirmed that an eruption approximately 1 km off Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands has created an island with a diameter of approximately 100 meters.
There has been an increase in tremors on Iwo Jima since around October 21.