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Mysterious 'Ghost Island' Emerges, Disappears in Caspian Sea

1/13/2025

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NASA satellites captured the emergence of a mysterious "ghost island" in the Caspian Sea, born from the Kumani mud volcano's eruption in early 2023. Spanning 400 meters, this fleeting island disappeared by late 2024, showcasing Azerbaijan's vibrant geological landscape, rich with over 300 mud volcanoes, and underscoring the urgency for deeper exploration.

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NASA satellites captured the emergence of a mysterious "ghost island" in the Caspian Sea, born from the Kumani mud volcano's eruption in early 2023. Spanning 400 meters, this fleeting island disappeared by late 2024, showcasing Azerbaijan's vibrant geological landscape, rich with over 300 mud volcanoes, and underscoring the urgency for deeper exploration.